Impact of outdoor air on indoor air quality in urban office environments : a case study from the Royal College building in Glasgow
Mohamed, Sara and Moreno-Rangel, Alejandro and Sharpe, Tim (2024) Impact of outdoor air on indoor air quality in urban office environments : a case study from the Royal College building in Glasgow. In: UKIEG Annual Conference 2024, 2024-06-06 - 2024-06-06, University of Strathclyde.
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Abstract
This research examines both indoor and outdoor air quality (IAQ) across seven offices within the Royal College building in Glasgow, explicitly analysing levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). Through continuous monitoring, this study evaluates fluctuations in IAQ parameters and the influence of external pollution sources on indoor air quality. Preliminary findings indicate a notable observation: offices with windows facing the main road show increased particulate matter concentrations when windows are open, compared to baseline levels. This shows a significant impact of external traffic emissions on indoor air quality, especially when windows are open. The study underscores the importance of heightened awareness regarding ventilation practices and the development of local government strategies to reduce outdoor pollution. These findings are crucial for shaping workplace health policies and suggest modifications in building operational strategies to enhance air quality. This investigation enriches our understanding of the complex interactions between external air pollution sources and indoor environments, providing important insights for future urban planning in Glasgow and related public health initiatives.
ORCID iDs
Mohamed, Sara ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5235-3121, Moreno-Rangel, Alejandro ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6405-4233 and Sharpe, Tim ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4275-5351;-
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Item type: Conference or Workshop Item(Other) ID code: 89868 Dates: DateEvent6 June 2024PublishedSubjects: Medicine > Public aspects of medicine > Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine Department: Faculty of Engineering > Architecture Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 08 Jul 2024 15:40 Last modified: 11 Nov 2024 17:11 URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/89868