Pythagoras project: Development of an innovative training package on Indoor Environment Quality
Kolokotsa, D.
Stavrakakis, G.
Papaglastra, M.
Deligiannakis, I.
Geranios, A.
Mouriki, E.
Mihalakakou, G.
Giama, E.
Doulka, E.
Matthopoulos, D.
Papadopoulos, A.
Nicolaou, T.
Santamouris, M.
Tsezos, V.
Aristotelis, A.
The aim of the Pythagoras project is the development and assessment of Greek national training material in the sector of indoor environmental quality. The need for education in this specific sector is dictated by the significant indoor environment deterioration and associated health hazards, which are caused by low ventilation levels, combined with the use of many modern building materials that aggravate pollutants emissions. Early in the project, a review is undertaken of the international literature and the syllabuses of foreign research and educational institutions active in indoor environment quality issues. At the same time, the requirements of the Greek educational and broader society, related to issues of indoor pollution and health, are determined. A training methodology is consequently developed, with the objective to optimally cover all the parameters associated with the indoor environment quality, for trainees of various disciplines. The training material is produced both in printed (book) and integrated electronic (e-learning) format. Additionally, four seminars are organized covering the respective sections of the training package. The training package is being assessed both by the trainees but also by international experts in the sector of indoor environment quality.
