Critical analysis about solutions and models of solar shades in non-residential buildings from tropical regions.

Castañon, José Alberto Barroso; Caldeira, L.F.D.; Gervásio, M.F.; Brum, F.M.

doi:10.3233/wor-2012-0841-5422

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“…Several authors [6,7] have noted a number of different points at which ergonomics principles and methods can contribute to improving 'green' building design. These include: the ergonomics of 'green' building construction [8,9] and building maintenance, ergonomics factors related to demolition [7], designing for sustainable work that ensures comfort and safety, understanding how 'green' buildings are used by their occupants, and understanding how 'green' building design innovations influence actual occupant behaviour. This study falls into the latter category; understanding how 'green' building design aspects such as environmental comfort, personal control, and energy efficiency impact on the wellbeing and productivity of building occupants.…”

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Changes in productivity, psychological wellbeing and physical wellbeing from working in a 'green' building

Thatcher

Milner

2014

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BACKGROUND: Based on improvements in indoor environmental quality claims are that 'green' buildings are healthier and promote greater productivity than conventional buildings. However, the empirical evidence over the last decade has been inconclusive, usually with flawed study designs. OBJECTIVE: This study explored whether a 'green' building leads to a healthier, more productive work environment. METHODS: A one-year, longitudinal comparison of two groups of employees of a large commercial bank; a group that moved into a GreenStar-accredited building and a group that stayed in a conventional building, was conducted. Measures of psychological wellbeing, physical wellbeing, productivity, and perceptions of the physical environment were taken before the move, six months later, and one year later. RESULTS: Results indicate that the 'green' building group had significantly increased self-reported productivity and physical wellbeing. The perceptions of the physical work environment indicate that respondents in the 'green' building group experienced significant air quality improvements (specifically, reduced stale air, better ventilation, improved air movement, reduced humidity, and conditions that were not too drafty) but perceived the lighting conditions as dimmer. CONCLUSION: Despite positive findings 'green' building rating tools require amendment to focus on those qualities that actually lead to improved wellbeing and productivity.

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