As part of the RE-ACT Schools project, the schoolyard of Escola Bressol Rocafonda (Mataró, Spain) has taken a big leap into the future!
In October 2025, a complete environmental monitoring system was installed — turning the playground into a real-time climate laboratory where data, nature, and learning come together.
📅 October 2025
To better understand how climate affects young children’s outdoor spaces, a full set of sensors has been deployed across the schoolyard:
🌦️ 2 Meteorological Stations
Capture temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, rainfall and more — providing a full picture of the school’s microclimate.
🌡️ 4 Air Temperature & Humidity Sensors
Placed in different corners of the playground to reveal how heat and comfort change depending on shade, vegetation, materials, and exposure.
🌬️ 1 Air Quality Sensor
Measures particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10), helping us understand the air children breathe during outdoor activities.
🌞 1 Mean Radiant Temperature Sensor
Detects the effect of solar radiation — how “hot” the environment feels, which is key for comfort and safety.
Together, these sensors transform the schoolyard into a living experiment ready to observe how the space behaves throughout the day and across seasons.
💡 The goal of installing these sensors is not just to collect data — it’s to objectively measure the real benefits of the upcoming schoolyard transformation.
They will allow the project team to compare the “before” and “after” of the redesigned playground, assessing improvements in comfort, heat reduction, shade effectiveness, air quality, and overall environmental performance.
This evidence will guide future decisions, support educators, and help ensure that the schoolyard becomes a cooler, healthier, and more nature-rich place for the youngest learners. 🌿👶🌞
