2013•한국생활환경학회지Requires access
The Effect of Building Characteristics and Psychological Variables to Occupants' IEQ Satisfaction in Office Buildings
Heejin Han, Chungyoon Chun, Yoorim Choi, John Goins, Hui Zhang, Edward A. Arens
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to find building and psychological variables which affect occupants IEQ (Indoor environment quality) satisfaction in office buildings. The results showed that (1) occupants IEQ satisfaction increased with behavior adjustability, satisfaction with interior design, and level of ensuring privacy. (2) Occupants satisfaction with each physical condition (thermal, noise, lighting, indoor air quality) decreased when building scale is too large. Building scale also had a significant effect on behavior adjustability. (3) The linear relationship between all psychological variables and IEQ satisfaction was proved. (4) As IEQ satisfaction (thermal, noise, lighting, indoor air quality) increased, overall workspace satisfaction did also increase. Especially, among four IEQ satisfactions, noise satisfaction was the most effective factor on overall workspace satisfaction.