Parameterising the effect of human occupancy and kinetic energy on indoor air pollution.

ABSTRACT: Indoor air quality (IAQ) is increasingly recognised as one of the most important aspects for public health, workplace safety and productivity. While indoor and outdoor factors both influence indoor pollutant levels, human presence and activity are key drivers of the emission of specific pollutants, including particulate matter (PM), total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). This study investigates the relationship between occupancy, physical activity measured by kinetic energy (KE), and air pollution concentrations in a real-world office setting, by combining data from air quality and radar motion sensors. Two exemplar office spaces were investigated, comprising an open-office area and a meeting room. PM, in the PM₁ and PM_2.5 size f

SUBMITTER: Bousiotis D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12804081 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature