Synopsis:
Office spaces are major emitters of carbon dioxide due to their high energy needs for heating,
cooling, lightning and office-equipment use. Energy efficient practices are being employed to
reduce emissions. In some cases, the thermal comfort needs of the occupants are being
compromised to achieve low emissions. Thermal discomfort can have adverse effects on the
occupant’s well-being and can distract them from their work. This essay will explain why
thermal comfort is important when designing workspaces than achieving low carbon
emissions. Firstly, an introduction into thermal comfort and its effect on human health is given.
Followed by a look into a typical office space and its energy consumption. The argument
made in the essay is, sacrificing thermal comfort will affect the productivity of the workforce.
The link between carbon emissions, thermal comfort and employee productivity is
established. Case studies conducted in workspaces are given to show their relationship.
Finally, the gains that can be achieved through increased productivity as opposed to energy
savings is shown to prove the point that thermal comfort is indeed more important when
designing workplaces
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Topics covered in the essay include the link between productivity and thermal comfort , economically benefits to a company because of increased productivity and the carbon emissions of maintaining the desired comfort standards.Also included is the perception of work forces to thermal comfort and green buildings in general.
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