Abstract
Three recent independent studies have documented that the quality of indoor air has a significant and positive influence or? 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 in this paper: (C) 2000 Journal of Mechanical Engineering. All rights reserved.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Strojniski Vestnik |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Pages (from-to) | 408-412 |
| ISSN | 0039-2480 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- indoor air quality
- productivity
- ventilation
- personalized air