Environmental Control Issues in a New Energy-Efficient Building. (October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Michael P.; Carswell, C. Melody; Seidelman, Will; Sublette, Michelle
• Other Names: Nemire Ken guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Ergonomics in design. Volume 22:Number 4(2014:Oct.)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2014-10
• Subjects: environmental design -- work space design -- control interface design -- lighting -- sustainability -- USGBC 2009 LEED Guideline EQc6.1; Human engineering -- Periodicals; 620.8205
• DOI: 10.1177/1064804614550862
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-8046

Abstract

The availability of adjustable lighting controls, with options other than "on" and "off, " have been associated with increased energy savings. In the present study, we describe the way customizable, networked lighting controls are actually used in a recently built research facility that received a formal designation for sustainable design (LEED Gold). In addition to usage patterns, we explored occupants' knowledge of control operation as well as the expectancies of nonoccupants. We also identified a variety of features that, if redesigned in accordance with HF/E principles, might lead to reduced lighting usage.