Bacterial and fungal indoor air characterization in two new bio climatic buildings

Nowadays, people spend most of their inside building where the air quality might not be good enough due to the high concentration of pollutants like Volatile Organic compounds (VOCs), bacteria or fungi. These factors could be the cause of allergies, asthma or a group of symptoms called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). Most of the new saving energy buildings have a poor natural ventilation of their rooms that provokes an increase in pollutants and causes a discomfort feeling to the people exposed. (Author)