Ventilation in schools: controversial solutions for fresh air in the classroom
Ventilation in schools: controversial solutions for fresh air in the classroom
In a remarkable progress in school architecture, the installation of mechanical ventilation systems in new buildings of school buildings is now undisputed, as project manager Gabriel Rojas from the University of Innsbruck explains. While clear standards are set in newer institutions, the fate of existing schools is up for debate. Many of these buildings will have to be renovated in the coming years. Various views are expressed in the current discussions about the best ventilation methods. Some school representatives emphasize that opening windows is sufficient, while others are demanding a supporting system, such as an traffic light system for air quality. In addition, it is considered to retrofit ventilation systems in older buildings, which leads to heated debates, as reports.
innovative approaches to air quality
In order to improve air quality in classrooms, a research team collects comprehensive data at ten Tyrolean schools. 150 measuring devices are used, which are programmed together with schoolchildren. This Citizen Science Project emphasizes the importance of the practical cooperation of students who learn and contribute to research at the same time. The CO2 content as well as the temperature and humidity are monitored via sensors. The middle school Kematen, which has been part of the research project for three years, already benefits from better learning conditions, as the teacher Anna Mayr emphasizes: "You can think much better, you can work much better if you have fresh air." The data collected gives the research team valuable insights and enable a differentiated assessment of the different approaches to ventilation.
Another project that revolutionizes the living space in urban areas is the "residential shelf" in Berlin, which consists of prefabricated concrete elements. This construction reduces the costs and construction times, while a variety of residential and working studios is created. This structure not only offers flexibility in use, but also ensures a remarkable connection with the environment through large, standardized sliding doors. In this way, the living space can be opened far during the warm months and extends the habitat outwards. The innovation in the construction of these studios reflects the current challenges on the Berlin housing market and represents an integrative approach to solving a lack of living space, such as Far Show impressively.
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