“How good is my classroom?” Italian results from the International SEARCH II Project on energy, indoor air quality and comfort at school

Abstract

Chemistry and microclimate of indoor environment in schools, are quite complex and factors such as temperature [T], relative humidity [RH], and ventilation levels, as well as the energy use, can affect well-being and performance of students and teachers. This work synthesizes the Italian results of the SEARCH II International Project (School Environment and Respiratory Health of Children). In this cross-sectional study, 659 kids (11-13 years) from 33 classrooms of 15 Italian secondary school were …