Investigations of indoor air quality for office buildings in different climate zones of China by subjective survey and field measurement

Zhu, Cheng; Lei, Nuoa; Bu, Zhongming; Sun, Hongli; Li, Baizhan; Lin, Borong

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.108899

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“… Author Working performances condition Main conclusion [ 14 ] 380 ± 9 (CO 2 ), 27.1 ± 0.1 (AM) 31 ± 3 (RH) 5–10 min-Cannot concentrate and think clearly, fatigue, wellbeing, dizziness, headache. 20–25 min-Dry nose, dry eye, throat, dry skin, unstable mood 30–70 min-Heart rate getting slower [9] −21–22 o C −23-24 °C −15-30 °C -21 0 c -Performance's increase -Performance's decrease −10% reduction compared with 21 o c to 23 0 c [ 15 ] T > 32 °C; RH,60% Hot and humid environment -Poor ventilation Can caused fainting, muscle cramps heat stroke, exacerbate the underlying medical condition such as heart disease or lung. -Extract bio effluents (odour), reduced productivity rate, nose, rhinitis, throat irritation, headaches, asthma, increased susceptibility to colds or flu and fatigue.…”

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confidence: 99%

Indoor air quality and sick building syndrome symptoms in administrative office at public university

Mansor,

Abdullah,

Ahmad

et al. 2024

Dialogues in Health

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Indoor air quality and sick building syndrome symptoms in administrative office at public university

Mansor,

Abdullah,

Ahmad

et al. 2024

Dialogues in Health

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“…A study stated that complaints of varying room temperature were less with increased air exchange rates [24]. Some studies stated that climate zone and seasons could significantly impact indoor temperature and RH [39,50]. A study stated that higher indoor air temperatures and lower RH were recorded in summer compared to winter [41].…”

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“…A study reported that as the floor height increased, the levels of CO 2 in the indoor atmosphere increased. The increased levels of CO 2 may occur due to the different layouts of the office building and the habit of opening windows [50]. Ventilation is an essential factor that contributes to the level of VOCs.…”

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confidence: 99%

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Related Risk Factors for Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) at the Office and Home: A Systematic Review

Aziz

Adman

Suhaimi

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The comfort and productivity of workers may be affected differently by the indoor air quality (IAQ) and related risk factors at the office and at home. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is one of the health issues usually faced by workers. SBS is generally associated with the time spent in a building, IAQ, and other related risk factors. The study reviewed papers published in journal articles and conferences regarding IAQ, environmental risk factors and SBS in the last ten years. The review employed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 items from two significant databases, Scopus and Web of Science. The review steps involved identification, screening, eligibility, data extraction and analysis. The study found that air quality in a building significantly influences work productivity and may contribute to SBS. Findings show that SBS symptoms are linked to various personal characteristics, sociodemographic, working environment and IAQ factors. The physical contaminants, chemical contaminants and ventilation rate have established relations with SBS symptoms. These findings can help to form interventions aiming to improve IAQ and the productivity of occupants.

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“…Xie et al [ 33 ] investigated the indoor air quality of badminton courts during the wet season to investigate the indoor-air-quality characteristics of naturally ventilated public sports buildings. Zhu et al [ 34 ] investigated the causes of discomfort in office buildings in various climatic zones in China by detailing pollutant concentration and health-risk-assessment data as well as information on human perception of indoor environment. He et al [ 35 ] conducted surveys, urine collection, and spirometry on 70 rural college students before and after winter break and evaluated respiratory effects caused by coal stoves and kang during winter break in rural Gansu Province, China.…”

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Indoor Air Quality in Tujia Dwellings in Hunan, China: Field Tests, Numerical Simulations, and Mitigation Strategies

Zhang

Shi

Liu

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Air pollution is a major health hazard. The traditional habits and unique ethnic fire culture in Hunan Tujia region result in the long-term exposure of residents, especially elderly people, to pollutants. In this study, we conducted field monitoring and assessment of indoor pollutants in the residential houses of Hunan Tujia families and subsequently visualised and simulated fire pollutants in representative residential houses by using fire-dynamic-simulator software. Pollutant-control strategies, using passive smoke collectors and resizing windows, were proposed and simulated for validation. The results revealed that passive smoke collectors reduced the pollutant concentration in the hall house by 43.96%. Furthermore, the optimal window size was 1500 mm × 1500 mm, and the most reasonable windowsill height of the firepit was 1800 mm. The results of the study can be used to improve the indoor air quality of Tujia dwellings and mitigate the adverse health effects of exposure to indoor air pollution without restricting ethnic beliefs and traditional customs.

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Investigations of indoor air quality for office buildings in different climate zones of China by subjective survey and field measurement

Cited by 28 publications

References 38 publications

Indoor air quality and sick building syndrome symptoms in administrative office at public university

Indoor air quality and sick building syndrome symptoms in administrative office at public university

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Related Risk Factors for Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) at the Office and Home: A Systematic Review

Indoor Air Quality in Tujia Dwellings in Hunan, China: Field Tests, Numerical Simulations, and Mitigation Strategies

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