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MS Topic 4 Internal Environment of Buildings - Coggle Diagram
MS Topic 4 Internal Environment of Buildings
Indoor climate
Thermal conditions
Acoustic condition
Air quality
lighting condition
Good indoor environment enhances
Workplace productivity
Rental value of a property
Occupant's comfort
Marketability of a property ( Easier to sell)
Occupant's health
Factor Affecting Indoor Climate
Thermal Condition - Rate of heat loss will depend on temperature and relative humidity of surrounding air
Acoustic Condition - Excessive exposure of loud noise can affect occupant's comfort
Ventilation - The process of removing stale air and provide fresh air into a building
Lighting Condition - Inadequate or excessive lighting can cause eye strain and tiredness
Failure to respond promptly and effectively to indoor environmental problems can lead to
Deterioration of occupant's health
Less satisfied tenant
Deterioration of equipment
Create negative publicity
Deterioration of furnishing (Carpet, furnitures etc)
Instruments
Globe Thermometer - for Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT)
Whirling Hygrometer, Mason Hygrometer and Aspirated Hygrometer - for Relative Humidity (%)
Digital Thermometer, Globe Thermometer - for Air Temperature
Sound Level Meter - for Sound level (DB, Decibel)
Rotating Vane Anemometer - for Speed of air (m/s)
Luxmeter - for Lighting Level (lx)
Hot Wire Anemometer - for Air Movement