An analysis of indoor environmental quality in an office: The case of an university campus in Istanbul

This study was focused on indoor environmental quality in an office. An existing office space in an university campus was addressed regarding its indoor environmental quality. The key features such as lighting, thermal comfort, and environmental noise in the space have been studied. Technical data including the architectural drawings, engineering data regarding HVAC, lighting and acoustics was obtained and analyzed; intervallic measurements of indoor lighting, noise levels, humidity, air velocity and temperature was completed, and finally occupants were asked to fill in a questionnaire concerning the key factors mentioned above and their personal experiences related to indoor environmental conditions in the space. By conducting this study, existing conditions were assessed, concretized and solid feedbacks were collected for the renovation to enhance the work environment. Furthermore, this study constituted an example for the analysis and assessment of an active office space, and an example to display the relationship between the measurements taken, the standards and the users' comments.