Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality in Open-Plan Offices

Kim, Jeong Tai

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“…Zong et al (2012) measured particulate matter with a diameter less than 2.5 m, elemental carbon and organic carbon in the kitchen, bedroom, and outdoors of a rural environment and nonsmoking household [13]. Hwang and Kim (2013) evaluated the indoor air quality in Open-Plan Offices [14], and Tan et al investigated indoor air pollutant emissions due to energy use in residential buildings [15]. Dasgupta et al (2006) employed regression analysis on data after observing PM 10 value in Bangladesh [16].…”

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Statistical Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality Parameters in Classrooms of a University

Argunhan

Avcı

2018

Advances in Meteorology

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This study was carried out in order to determine the indoor air quality of the classrooms existing in university (Turkey). Relative humidity, temperature, carbon dioxide, radon, and particulate matters (PM 0.5 , PM 1.0 , PM 2.5 , PM 5.0 , and PM 10 ) were taken into account as the parameters of indoor air quality measurements. The results obtained from the present work were interpreted by comparing them with the standards of different countries. The relations between all parameters were statistically examined by means of correlation and regression analysis in SPSS 17 statistical program. As a result, it was observed that indoor temperature was lower than the standards, yet carbon dioxide and PM values were higher than the upper limit, but relative humidity level was within comfort conditions. The average indoor radon concentrations were found to be below the recommended reference levels for International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), yet it was seen that the results were relatively higher in comparison with the worldwide values. In addition, it was determined that there was a meaningful relation between outdoor relative humidity, indoor relative humidity, and particulate matters in different diameters. Some solutions were suggested for the treatment of the indoor air quality for each parameter.

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Statistical Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality Parameters in Classrooms of a University

Argunhan

Avcı

2018

Advances in Meteorology

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“…Previous studies from different perspectives have shown that the perceived quality of the physical work environment have influenced in employees' job perception, satisfaction, psychological stress, attitudes and overall performance (Sundstrom et al, 1994;George and Brief, 1992;McGuire and McLaren, 2009;Thatcher and Milner, 2012;Vischer, 2007;Huang et al, 2004;Hwang and Kim, 2013;O'Neill, 2010;Carlopio, 1996;Al-Anzi, 2009;Hua et al, 2011;Davis et al, 2011). Briner (2000) suggested that the nature and arrangement of designing and furnishing a place influence the frequency and type of interaction that takes place in an environment.…”

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“…The first reason is financial which relates to the idea that many employees can be placed in a giant space, so the workspace can be used more effectively. The second reason refers to the notion that open-plan solutions increase communication among co-workers, promote knowledge sharing, creativity and support teamwork (Hua, 2007;Brennan et al, 2002;Hwang and Kim, 2013).…”

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Individual Control over the Physical Work Environment to Affect Creativity

Samani¹,

Rasid²,

Sofian³

2015

Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

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The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the background information regarding to the impact of personal control over the physical work environment on satisfaction with work environment and creativity at work. Today creativity has a significant and special place in business especially in innovative organizations which need creative people to generate new, and useful ideas for produce new products, services, work methods, systems etc. Moreover the design and appearance of workspace and individual ability to control the ambient conditions of the workplace have significant effect on their behavior, satisfaction and overall outcome including creativity. So the result of this study will contribute towards enhancing the understanding of the effect of office design to enhance employees' creativity.

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“…In general, workers' performance, work-related behavior, job and environmental satisfaction, motivation, and well-being at work will be affected by how well they feel they fit into their work environment (Hwang & Kim, 2013). In terms of work-related behavior, both job and environmental satisfaction are considered key indicators of performance in a work environment (Samani, Rasid, & Sofian, 2017a;Truxillo, Cadiz, Rineer, Zaniboni, & Fraccaroli, 2012).…”

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“…Working in appropriate working conditions can enhance and improve employees' environmental satisfaction, well-being, and overall performance and organizational outcomes. In terms of office design, open-plan workspaces offer a low level of personal control and privacy and increased density, which could lead to distraction and adversely affect individual satisfaction with the work environment and even organizational outcomes (Baldry & Barnes, 2012;Hwang & Kim, 2013;Marquardt, Veitch, & Charles, 2002;Samani, Rasid, & Sofian, 2017a, 2017b.The results of the study conducted at PNPI Group's remodeled offices show that most of the respondents (61.6%) indicated that the change in design gave them more control over their workspace and that their satisfaction increased as a result of being able to personalize their own workstations and control the level of lighting. …”

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The impact of environmental design on employee performance at PNPI Group

Samani¹,

Eskandari²,

Zadeh³

et al. 2017

Glob Bus Org Exc

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| INTRODUCTIONVarious elements have an impact on the physical work environment. These include indoor lighting, the color of walls and furnishing, the level of privacy, opportunities for outside viewing, furnishings, and plants. Those elements also directly affect the people who work in and visit those settings. Studies have shown that well-designed environments make people feel happy and energized, while those that are poorly designed have the opposite effect. An understanding of the relationship between environmental design and residents' behavior and outcomes can help designers and architects improve interior designs for better performance in offices, schools, universities, and other environments where people gather and work, as well as highlight to managers the value of attention to such details (Hoff & Öberg, 2015;Luck, 2004;Samani, Rasid, & Sofian, 2014).The physical aspects of employees' work environments have been shown to affect their job satisfaction, as well as performance and other outcomes (Baron, 2013; Collett & Furnham, 2013;Lee & Guerin, 2009;Oldham, Kulik, & Stepina, 1991;Roelofsen, 2002;Samani, Rasid, & Sofian, 2017b;Veitch, 2011;Vischer, 2007b). In general, workers' performance, work-related behavior, job and environmental satisfaction, motivation, and well-being at work will be affected by how well they feel they fit into their work environment (Hwang & Kim, 2013). In terms of work-related behavior, both job and environmental satisfaction are considered key indicators of performance in a work environment (Samani, Rasid, & Sofian, 2017a;Truxillo, Cadiz, Rineer, Zaniboni, & Fraccaroli, 2012). Therefore, they are critical to the success of an organization.Environmental satisfaction occurs in settings where individuals feel that their expectations and basic needs are being met (Lee, 2006). Employees within an organization typically need to adjust their own needs and requirements to the environmental features and ambient condition of the workplace in order to control the use of space and to create personal space that will enhance their productivity (Boerstra, Beuker, Loomans, & Hensen, 2013;Brager, Paliaga, & De Dear, 2004;Lee & Brand, 2010;Samani, Rasid, & Sofian, 2015a). Psychologists have generally found job satisfaction and positive organizational outcome to be the two main consequences of a suitable work environment. Prior studies have examined the direct relationships among the physical variables of the work environment and employees' comfort, behavior, and satisfaction with both the work environment and their job. These include studies on the effect of air quality and thermal comfort on employee satisfaction and productivity (Höppe & Martinac, 1998;Huizenga, Abbaszadeh, Zagreus, & Arens, 2006;Tanabe, Haneda, & Nishihara, 2015), the influence of office lighting strategies on employees' satisfaction and productivity (Katzev, 1992;Newsham, Brand, Donnelly, Veitch, Aries, & Charles, 2009), acoustic satisfaction (Haque & Anwar, 2012;Navai & Veitch, 2003), and the effect of the work environment o...

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Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality in Open-Plan Offices

Cited by 37 publications

References 27 publications

Statistical Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality Parameters in Classrooms of a University

Statistical Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality Parameters in Classrooms of a University

Individual Control over the Physical Work Environment to Affect Creativity

The impact of environmental design on employee performance at PNPI Group

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