A Design Framework for User-Centred Personalised Environmental Control System for Air Movement
摘要
The provision of personalized air velocity for occupants in open-plan offices during summer has the potential to enhance comfort, productivity and energy efficiency, by integrating Personalised Environmental Control Systems (PECS) in open plan offices. However, the design and integration of PECS in open space offices is often hindered by several design challenges, while the user-centred design of PECS requires the simultaneous understanding of several human requirements from a multi-domain perspective, ranging from ergonomics disciplines to indoor climate sciences. First, this study conducted interviews with practitioners from the indoor climate and office design sectors to evaluate the requirements of several stakeholders involved in the design of office spaces. Secondly, interviews with end-users are conducted to evaluate the key factors influencing user satisfaction with PECS. On the basis of these results, a framework is proposed to support the design of occupant-centred systems for increasing air movement in office spaces in a personalized and local manner. The framework identifies essential design factors and criteria, distinguishing between must-have and optional elements in user-centred PECS. Overall, this research contributes to the advancement of personalized environmental control systems, offering insights applicable to various workplace settings and climatic conditions.