CO2 Concentration in Austria's Classrooms Too High

CO2 Concentration in Austria's Classrooms Too High

In Austria's schools, there are problems with air quality: A study by TU Graz commissioned by the Ministry of Education found that in over three-quarters of classrooms, the average CO2 concentration exceeds the guideline value. In winter, this proportion increased to 88 percent in the approximately 1,200 rooms examined, as announced in a press release on Wednesday. Mechanical ventilation systems and inexpensive CO2 sensors could provide a remedy.

Study from TU Graz Reveals Austria’s Schools Struggle to Meet National

Good indoor air quality is vital for human health, especially for children in school environments where concentration and learning are paramount. Recent findings from a comprehensive study conducted by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have raised serious concerns about the air quality in schools across Austria. The investigation, which assessed CO2 concentrations, ventilation rates, and other environmental data in over 1,200 classrooms, r…

In three-quarters of all classrooms, the average CO2 concentration exceeds the benchmark. Insufficient air quality affects learning and increases the risk of infection. More ...