QAES manifesto
The basic principles of good indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools:
- A good IAQ favors learning ability
- Air exchange is essential and the most effective strategy
- CO2 is the primary indicator of IAQ
- A strategy for IAQ must be defined in advance
- Regular monitoring of IAQ is a prior condition for improving it
- Accurate planning is essential
- Good IAQ must be a prerequisite for schools
- An information and training programme for schools on IAQ is needed
- Regular maintenance is key to good IAQ
- Appropriate investments are vital