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Provide good air quality for people and improve their productivity.

Author(s) : FANGER P. O.

Summary

Three recent independent studies have documented that the quality of indoor air has a significant and positive influence on the productivity of office workers. A combined analysis of the results of the three studies shows a significant relationship between productivity and perceived indoor air quality. The impact on productivity justifies a much higher indoor air quality than the minimum levels prescribed in present standards and guidelines. One way of providing air of high quality for people to breathe, without involving excessive ventilation rates and energy use, is to provide "personalized air" to each individual. The application of this concept is discussed.

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  • Original title: Provide good air quality for people and improve their productivity.
  • Record ID : 2002-0435
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Air distribution in rooms: ventilation for health and sustainable environment. Roomvent 2000. Proceedings of the 7th international conference.
  • Publication date: 2000/07/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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