SMART-RENO-IEQ: Exploring the Capabilities of Low-Cost Sensors to Evaluate PM2.5 Exposure in Single-Family Houses

In building energy renovation, the notion of payback time of the investments is often presented as the only goal. However, the potential benefits in terms of health are also valuable despite being not consciously perceived by the occupant and may need to be monitored to be assessed. Laboratory-grade devices or protocols are generally burdensome and expensive, and the growing popularity of low-cost devices may contribute to the perception of health benefits at a larger scale.