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Evaluation of the Workplace Environment in the UK, and the Impact on Users’ Levels of Stimulation

open access: yes, 2013
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a number of recently completed workplaces in the UK. The first aim is to assess the impact of various aspects of the workplace environment on users’ levels of stimulation.
Giddings, Bob   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Architecture: The Art of Integration

open access: yesIconarp International Journal of Architecture and Planning, 2015
Bioclimatic Technologies and sustainable design approach can be applied in the transformation of the natural and built environment at any operational scale. The application of bioclimatic technologies must complete with the conditions of the environment,
Marco Sala
doaj   +2 more sources

Towards Adaptive, human-centric lighting: Limitations of Subjective Measures and a multimodal framework [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences
Indoor lighting plays a crucial role in shaping occupant comfort, health, and productivity, as they spend 90% of their time indoors. While intensive research on adaptive lighting technologies is ongoing, most current strategies are still primarily based ...
Kavuthimadathil Sreelakshmi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improvement of summer comfort by passive cooling with increased ventilation and night cooling [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The study describes the potential improvement of summer comfort and reduction of energy consumption that can be achieved by adopting passive cooling solutions, such as daytime comfort ventilation with increased air velocities and night cooling, in ...
Pellegrini, Tommaso
core  

Thermal performance of a naturally ventilated building using a combined algorithm of probabilistic occupant behaviour and deterministic heat and mass balance models

open access: yes, 2009
This study explores the role of occupant behaviour in relation to natural ventilation and its effects on summer thermal performance of naturally ventillated buildings.
Tuohy, P.G.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluation Model for Indoor Comprehensive Environmental Comfort Based on the Utility Function Method

open access: yesMathematics
Indoor environmental comfort is closely related to human health and well-being. This study aimed to establish a quantitative evaluation model for indoor comprehensive environmental comfort based on multiple physical environmental parameters.
Xiaona Fan, Yiyun Zhu
doaj   +1 more source

Analytical study of the quality of the internal environment in the house according to the standards of the Jordanian Green Building Guide

open access: yesJournal of Architecture, Art & Humanistic Science, 2022
The term indoor environmental quality is often confused with the term indoor air quality, but the term indoor environmental quality is larger and more comprehensive than the term indoor air quality , indoor air quality is a main part of indoor ...
Abdallah Alomari   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research on an Indoor Light Environment Comfort Evaluation Index Based on Electroencephalogram and Pupil Signals

open access: yesElectronics
With the development of modern technology, many people work for a long time around various artificial light sources and electronic equipment, causing them to feel discomfort in their eyes and even eye diseases. The industry currently lacks an objective quantitative environmental–visual comfort index that combines subjective and objective indicators ...
Peiyuan Tian   +10 more
openaire   +1 more source

The role of flooring materials in health, comfort and performance of children in classrooms

open access: yesCogent Psychology, 2016
From previous and recent studies, it is clear that an indoor environment of a school may affect the health, comfort and performance of schoolchildren.
Philomena M. Bluyssen
doaj   +1 more source

Analisis Sensitivitas dan Optimisasi Sistem Pencahayaan Elektrik pada Gedung Olahraga Bulu Tangkis

open access: yesJurnal Nasional Teknik Elektro dan Teknologi Informasi, 2019
Electric lighting in indoor sport halls is essential for providing sufficient amount of light required for the sport activities, while maintaining visual comfort for the occupants.
Rizki A. Mangkuto   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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