K-pills

In this K-pill, we will make a simple analysis of smoking indoors in different parameters measuring the air quality. To do so, we will use data from one week in three houses with different conditions.

In this K-pill, we will see the impact of using plants, in fact a vertical garden, indoors in order to keep the relative humidity of the air in proper values in dry indoor environments.

In this K-pill, we aim to estimate the potential impact of plants on the concentration of CO2 in a house.

In this K-pill, we examine Indoor Air Quality impacts on health and wellbeing.

Indoor Air Quality deserves growing attention in EU. The need for specific policies and measures is evident to enhance the quality of the air we breathe indoors.

Regular assessment and monitoring of IAQ at working places contribute to creating healthy indoor environments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and addressing potential issues before they have an impact.

Formaldehyde is a significant health concern due to its potential for causing respiratory issues and long-term effects such as cancer.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important determinant of human health, with significant implications for vulnerable persons and patients. While indoor environments are often perceived as safe “shelters” from outdoor pollutants, they can harbour a multitude of contaminants that pose health risks, particularly to individuals with pre-existing health conditions or compromised immune systems.

Even when smoke is not visible, gas cooking systems emit particulate matter and harmful gases, alongside the usual CO2 and water produced during combustion.

Candles, often used for ambiance, relaxation, or scent, can release a range of harmful pollutants into the air as they burn.

The K-HEALTHinAIR project systematic review explores the sources and determinants of indoor air pollutants across various environments to identify the main sources and determinants of indoor air pollution in settings such as schools, homes, lecture halls, hospitals, public transports, retirement homes, and canteens.

Many VOCs are emitted into the air, which can affect indoor and outdoor air quality. Some of these compounds has negative environmental implications and exposure to high levels of VOCs can also be detrimental to human health.