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An empirical study of occupants' evaluation of short-term combined thermal, visual, and acoustic indoor-environmental exposure
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Recently, more attention is being paid to human sensation and perception processes under multidomain indoor-environmental exposure situations. Despite the existing body of research in this area, many more studies must be ... -
Electroencephalography associated with thermal discomfort induced by temperature upward ramping
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)This study investigates the brainwaves associated with thermal discomfort induced by temperature upward ramping. This experiment was conducted on 35 university students. Participants stayed for 40 minutes in a climate ... -
Is the air change efficiency sufficient to assess the removal of airborne contamination in mixing ventilation?
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)This investigation analyze the correlation between two common methods to assess the ventilation effectiveness: An averaged contamination removal effectiveness (CRE) value based on the residual lifetime and the air change ... -
A field study of indoor air quality and overheating in newly built primary classrooms in low-carbon UK schools
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)School buildings confront complex design and layout problems due to needing to respond to a wide range of environmental factors while accommodating intermittent high-density occupancy. Despite current policy-driven emphases ... -
Implementing Circadian Rhythm Lighting – Two Health-Care Case Studies
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)The studies derive from two larger Danish cases, which evaluated the application of circadian rhythm lighting in sensitive health care environments and highlights the difficulties that can be experienced in the implementation ... -
A comparative evaluation of internal medicine wards in spain
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Objective – This analysis investigates the functional and environmental quality of several internal medicine wards in Spain. Background – Despite the economic recession, the Spanish healthcare system has proven to be ... -
Impact of the indoor environmental quality on employee well-being in a LEED-certified office building
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)This paper deals with the assessment of the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in two selected offices of the newly built green administrative building, which has achieved the second highest level of evaluation within the ... -
Evaluation of design interventions for hospitality and privacy at inpatient wards
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Objective – Inspired by the strong vision of the hospital organization on hospitality, a new hospital was built with the intention to provide an open environment which supports privacy and interaction between the occupants. ... -
Adolescents’ thermal comfort and skin temperature compared to young adults
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)This study compared thermal comfort and skin temperature of adolescents and young adults to analyze the difference in their thermal responses. In a climate chamber with increasing air temperature from 18 ℃ to 32 ℃, skin ... -
The influence of employees’ workspace satisfaction on mental health while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Previous research has, to some extent, investigated the influence of satisfaction with the workplace on employees’ mental health (i.e. mood, sleep quality, fatigue, and stress). However, insights in these relationships ... -
Future-proofing in healthcare building design
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Objective - The objective of the study is to explore how future-proofing (FP) in healthcare building design is approached by Swedish architects. Background - Buildings are changing due to physical, economical, functional, ... -
Impacts of the indoor environment in our homes and schools on child health: A novel analysis using the EU-SILC Database
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Today, more than 26 million European children are living in unhealthy homes putting them at higher risk of experiencing health problems. Our research is based on analysis of the Eurostat microdata from the EUwide survey ... -
Thermal Insulation of Clothing: Assessment of Cleanroom Clothing Ensembles
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)In cleanrooms, the thermal optimization is not always possible, thus the suitable selection of clothing is important to achieve thermal comfort. In the case of specific cleanroom clothing, the values of thermal insulation ... -
Study of the thermal environment construction technology of the traditional residential of the Bai nationality
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)The Bai nationality is concentrated in Dali Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. Its special geographical location and terrain--low-latitude plateau, formed the unique architectural form of the Bai nationality. ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Spread of Airborne CFU in a Research-OR under Different Air Flow Regimes using Tracer Particles
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Aim of this experimental study is to compare different types of ventilation in operating rooms (OR) regarding the highest possible patient protection against airborne germs based on particle counting. Tracer particles with ... -
Provision of thermal comfort via user-centric radiant cooling elements: An experimental investigation
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)This contribution explores the performance of a usercentric radiant cooling approach. In comparison to conventional radiant cooling solutions, this approach i) positions radiant panels in close proximity to occupants, and ... -
Performance, psychological, and physiological effects of office noise
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Speech is a common disturbance in offices. Irrelevant speech influences performance and subjective estimations. However, not many studies have examined simultaneously the consequences of irrelevant speech on humans regarding ... -
Wood in psychiatric in-patient rooms may reduce the length of stay for patients
(SINTEF Proceedings;8, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Objective – To outline a study of healthcare outcomes for psychiatric patients within an in-patient psychiatric ward. The planned study was initiated as a follow-up of the design process, where emphasis was made to use ... -
Odour problems in buildings – result of 682 cases
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Various odours can cause a negative perception of the indoor air quality. The intensity of the odour can fluctuate for example due to weather conditions, ventilation, and use of the building. In addition, the degree of ... -
Verification of Thermal Comfort of Combined Convection-Radiation Air Conditioning System using Building Structure
(SINTEF Proceedings;9, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object, 2021)Combined Convection-Radiation Air Conditioning System using Building Structure combines the advantages of TABS and convection air conditioning. In ordinary TABS, pipes are buried in the frame, but here pipes are laid on ...