Testing the relationship between objective indoor environment quality and subjective experiences of comfort

Roskams, Michael; Haynes, Barry

doi:10.1080/09613218.2020.1775065

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“…Lou and Ou (2019) found no significant differences in the subjective evaluation between two types of open-plan offices despite significant difference in the physical measurements of personal space and temperature. The discrepancy between subjective and objective evaluations can be further supported by more recent research aimed to test the relationship between objective IEQ and subjective experiences of comfort (Roskams & Haynes, 2020). The authors reported that predicted associations between measured IEQ and occupant environmental satisfaction were not supported except temperature and thermal comfort.…”

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“…The authors reported that predicted associations between measured IEQ and occupant environmental satisfaction were not supported except temperature and thermal comfort. They, however, found a strong association between environmental satisfaction and self-rated productivity, reporting acoustic comfort had the strongest impact on self-rated productivity (Roskams & Haynes, 2020). The differences between objective measurements and subjective evaluations have long been supported by literature, stressing that occupant perceptions are influenced by not only physical environment but also other factors such as social and cultural impacts, organizational aspects and individual factors (de Dear, 2004;Gupta et al, 2020;Roskams & Haynes, 2020;Vischer, 2005).…”

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“…Previous studies pointed out that taking spot measurements of IEQ at indicative locations in combination with occupant questionnaires can be problematic as neither the IEQ measurements nor the respondents' perceptions are spatio-temporally specific. Researchers have proposed to capture 'righthere-right-now' assessments of the workplace environment, conducting occupant survey multiple times with continuous IEQ measurements (Candido et al, 2016;Choi & Lee, 2018;Deuble & de Dear, 2014;Li et al, 2018;Roskams & Haynes, 2020). Despite the current techniques to collect accurate and reliable IEQ data such as a web-based survey along with a mobile IEQ assessment cart, energy management systems (EMS) and occupancy sensors, the IEQ assessment results do not seem to have been utilized in building management practice.…”

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“…Besides these, other factors such as privacy, communications, social relationships, office system organization, and management can influence work productivity (Clements-Croome, 2018). Thus, it is critical to provide healthier and supportive spaces with users, enabling them to conserve focus and energy for their work rather than expending it to cope with adverse environmental conditions (Roskams & Haynes, 2020).…”

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An indoor environmental quality assessment of office spaces at an urban Australian university

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Rajagopalan

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This paper reports the results of a comprehensive indoor environmental quality (IEQ) evaluation conducted in seven office buildings at an Australian university. A mix of objective and subjective assessments was carried out and a total of 519 staff participated in the survey from various non-academic departments. Three types of buildings were included in this study: 'Heritage listed' (c.1880-1890s), 'Conventional' (c.1960 and 'Modern' (post 2000) office buildings. Although the measured IEQ conditions were relatively good with no significant fluctuation across the selected buildings, the discrepancy between objective IEQ data and subjective occupant evaluations was noted. The Modern building type designed with fully double-glazed façades showed the highest levels of overall comfort and satisfaction and perceived productivity, whereas the Conventional building type constructed during the late 20th-century period, notable for deep floor plates, had the lowest. The heritage listed type buildings had lower window to wall ratios, yet displayed improved occupant satisfaction across all IEQ areas over the conventional type buildings. The results support that building renovation and regular maintenance can improve occupant comfort and satisfaction within offices. The findings could be useful for property managers looking for strategies to improve the performance of their building stock.

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“…The built environment affects occupants' comfort, health, productivity and well-being (Altomonte et al 2020;Roskams and Haynes 2021;Woo et al 2021). For hospitalized patients it impacts their healing process (Huisman et al 2012).…”

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Patient well-being, adaptation of and to indoor conditions, and hospital room design: two mixed methods case studies

Willems

Sælens

Heylighen

2021

Building Research & Information

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Research indicates that adaptation influences how people experience indoor conditions (ICs), and that the built environment influences both adaptation, via perceived control, and well-being. Their interlinkage is, however, not well understood. Therefore, we investigated how the design of hospital rooms can contribute to patients' well-being by supporting their adaptation of and to ICs via perceived control. Two mixed methods case studies were conducted at hospital wards in Belgium, each concurrently collecting qualitative and quantitative data.These included interviews with 16 (case 1) and 19 (case 2) patients, selfdocumentation by 8 patients, sensor measurements of indoor environmental quality indicators (e.g. sound, light and temperature levels) and questionnaires among 84 (case 1) and 238 (case 2) patients. Focusing on the built environment's role in adaptation allows characterizing known adaptation strategies in more detail. When perceiving control over adaptable building characteristics, patients can adapt ICs or adapt to ICs by choice. When not perceiving such control, they may still adapt sensations or their position. Without any perceived control, adapting to ICs is imposed. The built environment can support patients' adaptation by supporting their autonomy and competences. In this way it can foster both patients' eudaimonic as well as their hedonic well-being.

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Focus Group Insights into Student Experiences and Real-Time Data Visualization Expectations to Enhance Campus Life

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de Lima

2024

Springer Series in Design and Innovation

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Testing the relationship between objective indoor environment quality and subjective experiences of comfort

Cited by 23 publications

References 32 publications

An indoor environmental quality assessment of office spaces at an urban Australian university

An indoor environmental quality assessment of office spaces at an urban Australian university

Patient well-being, adaptation of and to indoor conditions, and hospital room design: two mixed methods case studies

Focus Group Insights into Student Experiences and Real-Time Data Visualization Expectations to Enhance Campus Life

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