The rapid growth of smart building technologies is revolutionizing how we monitor and improve indoor air quality (IAQ). To support this transformation, the Human-Oriented Built Environment Lab (HOBEL) is building the first open-source Global IAQ Database — a curated, standardized repository of IAQ data from decades of field measurements around the world.
The approach:
- Transforms existing IAQ datasets into a unified, high-value global resource
- Connects air quality data with building, occupant, climate, and contextual variables
- Ensures robust quality control and harmonization across diverse data sources
- Provides user-friendly tools for data exploration, access, and download
The web application developed by IT4R offers a comprehensive contribution form for submitting study information and sensor data. Submitted contributions are reviewed, refined, and published by HOBEL researchers in collaboration with the original authors. A dedicated search page enables users to filter contributions based on various study-related criteria.