The IAQ4EDU project has conducted an AHP-based assessment of ventilation systems in Barcelona schools

The IAQ4EDU project has conducted an AHP-based assessment of ventilation systems in Barcelona schools, published in the journal Applied Sciences. The article is titled: "Optimizing Ventilation Systems in Barcelona Schools: An AHP-Based Assessment for Improved Indoor Air Quality and Comfort". This study was conducted by Dr. Rubén-Daniel López, in collaboration with researchers Dr. Pablo Pujadas, the co-principal investigator of this project and Dr. Francesc Pardo, investigator of the project.

The study evaluates five ventilation strategies using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), considering economic, social, and environmental factors. It finds that natural ventilation systems with atria and courtyards (N-AAC) are a cost-effective and sustainable choice in many scenarios. In contrast, centralized mechanical ventilation systems (M-CVS) excel in ensuring optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) and thermal comfort, particularly during extreme weather conditions, but at a higher cost. The results emphasize the importance of tailoring ventilation strategies to specific school contexts, taking into account factors like budget, climate, and infrastructure constraints.

Graphical assessment of each ventilation system in accordance with the given case scenario

More details on this study can be found in the online version of the article:

https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311138

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