"Sick Building Syndrome at the Faculty of Engineering of the Catholic University of Cuenca"

Abstract

Sick building syndrome refers to a set of symptoms experienced by people who spend long hours in buildings with environmental problems, such as poor ventilation, humidity, inadequate lighting, and other similar factors. This can have negative impacts on the health and performance of students, faculty, and administrative staff who work or study in the building. To investigate this, a quantitative, non-experimental, and descriptive study was conducted using tools designed to measure elements such as particulate matter (PM), temperature, sound, and lighting. The main findings reveal the presence of various risk factors that can affect students or workers within the building and highlight the importance of considering environmental comfort in the design and management of university buildings to ensure a healthy and comfortable environment for students and staff.