Impact of indoor air temperature and humidity in an office on perceived air quality, SBS symptoms and performance

Fang, Lei; Wyon, David Peter; Clausen, Geo; Fanger, Povl Ole

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0668.2004.00276.x

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“…Also, studies evaluating indoor environmental conditions in climate chambers and offices have shown that perception of air quality is significantly influenced by temperature and humidity (Fang et al, 2004). Wargocki (2004) agrees that the combined effect of olfactory, chemical and thermal sense affects the perception of air quality in the indoor environment.…”

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Pedestrians' perception of environmental stimuli through field surveys: Focus on particulate pollution

Nikolopoulou¹,

Kleissl²,

Linden³

et al. 2011

Science of The Total Environment

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 76%

Pedestrians' perception of environmental stimuli through field surveys: Focus on particulate pollution

Nikolopoulou¹,

Kleissl²,

Linden³

et al. 2011

Science of The Total Environment

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“…There were many studies on a single aspect of the indoor environment, such as light or sound, but in the real world, these variables operate in concert. Studies have shown, for example, that as the temperature and humidity of indoor air increases, its perceived quality declines 6 . Programmes to reduce indoor air pollution could yield greater benefits if building managers pay attention to these other factors.…”

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The office experiment: Can science build the perfect workspace?

Anthes¹

2016

Nature

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“…In this study experiments were conducted in controlled 'standard room conditions' based on guidelines contained in the, 21,22 at 23°C, 45% relative humidity and 0.08 m/s airflow.…”

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Central Connections of the Lacrimal Functional Unit

Willshire

Buckley

Bron

2017

Cornea

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2 ABSTRACTPurpose To study the contribution of each eye to the reflex tear response, after unilateral and bilateral topical anaesthesia.Method A closed eye, modified Schirmer test was performed bilaterally in 8 normal subjects, in a controlled environment chamber set to 23°C, 45% relative humidity and 0.08m/s airflow. Eye drops were instilled into each eye 10 minutes before the Schirmer test. Experiments were: a) bilateral saline (control) b) unilateral anaesthesia (ipsilateral anaesthetic; contralateral saline) and c) bilateral anaesthesia.Results There was no difference in between-eye wetting lengths in the saline control eyes (p = 0.394) or the bilaterally anaesthetised eyes (p = 0.171). Wetting length was reduced in both eyes after bilateral anaesthesia compared to saline controls (p = 0.001; p = <0.0005). After unilateral anaesthesia, wetting length was reduced in the anaesthetised eye compared to its saline control by 51.4% (p = <0.0005) and compared to its fellow, unanaesthetised eye (p = 0.005). The fellow eye value was also reduced compared to its saline control (p = 0.06).Conclusions Wetting length was reduced by topical anaesthesia, when instilled bilaterally and ipsilaterally. The latter response implies an ipsilateral, reflex sensory drive to lacrimal secretion. In the unanaesthetised fellow eye the reduction compared to its saline control was not quite significant. This implies a relative lack of central, sensory, reflex cross-innervation, although the possibility cannot entirely be ruled out. These results are relevant to the possibility of reflex lacrimal compensation from a normal, fellow eye, in cases of unilateral corneal anaesthesia.3

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Impact of indoor air temperature and humidity in an office on perceived air quality, SBS symptoms and performance

Abstract: The findings of this study indicate the importance of indoor air temperature and humidity on perceived air quality and SBS symptoms. In practice, the required ventilation rate for comfort and health should no longer be independent of indoor air temperature and humidity.

Cited by 296 publications

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Pedestrians' perception of environmental stimuli through field surveys: Focus on particulate pollution

Pedestrians' perception of environmental stimuli through field surveys: Focus on particulate pollution

The office experiment: Can science build the perfect workspace?

Central Connections of the Lacrimal Functional Unit

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