In an office environment, especially for large companies, the daily comforts of the office tend to be managed by a select few. Whether it’s temperature or lighting, the office worker usually has no involvement in the settings.
This can lead to scenarios where the workers are uncomfortable. It occurs especially in co-ed offices, where women who often dress in seasonally appropriate clothing are at odds with the air conditioner while men, in business suits, sweat it out, despite the chilly air.
Energy Efficient Buildings: Comfort or Efficiency?
In buildings that are LEED certified and highly efficient in energy use, workers still tend to complain about their environment being uncomfortable. Energy efficiency often means turning down the AC and heavily regulating lighting.
So, is it better to manage a building for comfort or for efficiency? It may surprise you to learn that the answer is both.
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