Construction and Environmental Comfort Quiz

To minimize the cost of heating and cooling systems.

To ensure that the temperature is consistent in all areas of the building.

To provide an environment that feels good to the majority of its occupants.

To eliminate the need for personal heating and cooling devices.

Air temperature

Humidity

Color of the walls

Air velocity

To reflect sound waves

To reduce reverberation time

To increase sound transmission

To enhance external noise

Candela

Lux

Lumen

Watt

The contrast between direct sunlight and shadow.

The amount of daylight available inside a building compared to the amount available outside.

The intensity of sunlight at noon.

The percentage of glass in the building facade.

Increasing the number of light sources.

Using highly reflective interior surfaces.

Positioning light sources close to the line of sight.

Using diffused lighting instead of direct lighting.

Increasing the insulation of the building envelope.

Using high thermal mass materials in construction.

Reducing the number of windows.

Providing adequate ventilation.

Low background noise levels.

High levels of sound absorption.

Excessive reverberation.

Uniform sound distribution.

Lumens

Lux

Candela

Watts

Using adjustable window shades

Applying low-emissivity window films

Placing computer screens perpendicular to windows

Increasing the brightness of interior lights