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[Survey on microclimatic condition of classroom]
O C Grillo1, R La Scala, L Sindoni
1Dipartimento di Igiene, Medicina Preventiva e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi di Messina, Policlinico Universitario, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98125 Messina. ogrillo@unime.it
Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|August 13, 2003
Summary
Classroom microclimate conditions in Messina primary schools often fail to meet Italian standards. Objective thermal comfort indices (PMV and PPD) indicated discomfort, contradicting students
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Building Physics
- Indoor Air Quality
Context:
- Research conducted in 18 primary school classrooms in Messina during winter and spring.
- Focus on microclimatic parameters (temperature, humidity) and lighting conditions.
- Assessment of indoor environmental quality in educational settings.
Purpose:
- To evaluate microclimatic parameters and lighting in primary school classrooms.
- To assess thermal comfort using objective indices (PMV, PPD) and subjective questionnaires.
- To investigate the discrepancy between instrumental thermal comfort indices and student perceptions.
Summary:
- Many classrooms exhibited temperature and relative humidity levels non-compliant with Italian standards.
- Thermal indices (PMV and PPD) revealed widespread thermal discomfort, with high percentages of dissatisfied individuals (56.8% in winter, 70.3% in spring).
- Student-reported thermal sensations frequently differed from Fanger's predicted comfort indices, suggesting limitations of the model in this context.
Impact:
- Highlights significant indoor environmental quality issues in schools.
- Questions the applicability of standard thermal comfort indices (Fanger's) in diverse real-world settings.
- Underscores the need for improved classroom environmental conditions to enhance student well-being and learning.