A review on indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and energy consumption in building based on occupant behavior. Issue 11 (8th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Asadi, Iman; Mahyuddin, Norhayati; Shafigh, Payam
• Is Part Of: Facilities. Volume 35:Issue 11/12(2017)
• Page Start: 684
• Page End: 695
• Publication Date: 2017-08-08
• Subjects: Thermal comfort -- Energy consumption -- Indoor air quality -- Aural comfort -- Human behavior -- Indoor environmental quality -- Visual comfort; Facility management -- Periodicals; Plant engineering -- Periodicals; 658.2
• DOI: 10.1108/F-06-2016-0062
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-2772

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the concept of occupant behavior and its relation with indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and building energy consumption. The behavior is referred to any direct or indirect action, which is selected by an occupant to manage the unpleasant indoor environmental conditions. Thermal comfort, indoor air quality, aural comfort and visual comfort are the key factors of IEQ evaluation. Human behavior significantly interacts with energy consumption in buildings. Design/methodology/approach: Each IEQ parameter was reviewed separately and the overall IEQ acceptance was considered. In addition, this paper reviews the methods that were used to measure and simulate the IEQ factors, energy consumption and human behavior. Finally, the lack of knowledge in this field is based on the review demonstrated. Findings: Most studies considered one or two IEQ factors to evaluate IEQ acceptance in buildings. Further, weakness of simulating all IEQ factors at the same time is the deficiency of IEQ simulation, based on reviews. In the case of occupant behavior simulation, the uncertainly of human psychological parameter is a drawback to predict behavior. Originality/value: Energy consumption, occupant health and productivity are related to IEQ. Human behavior affects building energy consumption directly. Simulation software and methods can predict IEQ factors and human behavior. Therefore, reviewing the existing studies is critical to find new methods for measuring and simulating IEQ, energy consumption and human behavior in buildings.