Summary of the Initiative

Based on the workshops and the data collected by participants using sensors, as well as the qualitative interviews and a questionnaire administered to participants at the end of the process, an assessment of the process can be made.

Find the main conclusions here. To learn more, see the full report on the IntAIRieur initiative and the questionnaire results.

Data collected via sensors and workshops

The data collected using sensors and analyzed with participants helped identify the main sources of pollution in the home. Simple solutions were tested, and a second round of measurements was used to verify their effectiveness.
Above all, the results show that properly ventilating your home is essential. They also reveal that everyday activities, such as cooking, showering, or using scented products, have a significant impact on indoor air quality.

Qualitative Interviews

The interviews show that our perception of air is primarily based on sensory experiences: smells, temperature, or humidity.
Over the course of the project, participants became more attentive to air quality and adjusted certain habits to avoid what they considered “bad” air. They believe this issue requires collective action and public policy decisions, while also seeking concrete solutions to improve the air in their homes.

Survey Results

The survey indicates that the workshops generally reassured participants and encouraged good habits, particularly regular ventilation. Other measures are also being widely adopted, such as limiting the use of scented products or choosing unscented products. On the other hand, certain more restrictive practices, such as vacuuming very often or reducing plastic use, are followed less frequently.

Finally, participants wish to continue getting involved, for example by borrowing sensors, attending conferences, or accessing information. However, few wish to join an association. About one in two people say they are interested in creating an eco-citizen institute that brings together citizens, scientists, and elected officials to better understand the effects of pollution on health.