Sustainability Outcomes

Research on indoor air quality examines its impact across various sectors, such as hospitality, healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing, highlighting monitoring and management strategies to enhance environmental sustainability and occupant well-being. Studies conducted in hotels, airports, and neonatal units explore the role of real-time data, sustainability assessment of ventilation solutions, and managerial innovation to reduce environmental, economic, and health-related impacts. The goal is to develop decision-making models for the sustainable management of air quality, which is crucial for ensuring safety and comfort in enclosed environments.

• Peer-reviewed article: Zanni, S.; Mura, M.; Longo, M.; Motta, G.; Caiulo, D. “Indoor air quality monitoring and management in hospitality: an overarching framework”, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 2022, 35, pp. 397–418

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  This study develops a comprehensive framework for indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring and management in the hospitality industry. It integrates real-time monitoring technologies with statistical analysis to identify the main sources of indoor pollution and provides actionable tools to improve operational management and guest satisfaction in hotels.

• Peer-reviewed article: Zanni, S.; Motta, G.; Mura, M.; Longo, M.; Caiulo, D. “The Challenge of Indoor Air Quality Management: A Case Study in the Hospitality Industry at the Time of the Pandemic”, Atmosphere, 2021, 12, pp. 880–894

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  This study investigates indoor air quality (IAQ) management in hotels during the post-COVID-19 era. It implements a sensor network based on the RESET standard and identifies critical issues in different hotel areas. The findings offer practical insights for safer, more sustainable air quality management practices in the hospitality sector.

The research explores LCA role in assessing the environmental sustainability of products and processes, ranging from the food industry to water resource and construction material management. LCA is applied to estimate impacts, support corporate decision-making, and promote eco-innovation, in combination with eco-design and circular sustainability. The goal is to provide tools to reduce environmental footprints and enhance efficiency across production sectors.