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Occupant satisfaction with environmental conditions in naturally ventilated and air-conditioned offices.

Author(s) : OSELAND N. A., BROWN D. K., AIZLEWOOD C. E.

Summary

During the past three years, BRE (Building Research Establishment Ltd.) has conducted winter and summer occupant surveys on satisfaction with environmental conditions in 23 buildings. These were a mixture of naturally ventilated and air conditioned buildings. The results presented are based on a secondary analysis of 5136 completed questionnaires. Although 3% more occupants were satisfied with the environment in air conditioned offices than in naturally ventilated ones, this difference does not justify the 60% extra energy consumption and the additional installation and maintenance costs associated with the air-conditioned offices.

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  • Original title: Occupant satisfaction with environmental conditions in naturally ventilated and air-conditioned offices.
  • Record ID : 2000-2062
  • Languages: English
  • Source: CIBSE National Conference 1997. Proceedings.
  • Publication date: 1997/10/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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