A 3D Location-Based Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality in a Research Complex

Jong-Won Lee; Seung-Eon Lee; Seung-Min Lee

doi:10.21086/ksles.2025.4.32.2.113

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A 3D Location-Based Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality in a Research Complex

30 April 2025. pp. 113-122

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Abstract

This study presents the comprehensive analysis of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in a research complex, addressing a gap in existing literature. Employing an innovative location-based survey system with GIS integration and 3D visualization capabilities, we analyzed IEQ factors across 16 buildings in a research complex through 275 occupant responses. Multiple regression analysis revealed that office layout was the primary factor influencing overall comfort (45.86%), followed by acoustic quality (26.87%), thermal comfort (22.00%), air quality (20.33%), and lighting (13.00%). The analysis also demonstrated a strong correlation between overall comfort and productivity (R² = 0.7668). Building-specific analyses showed varying patterns of IEQ influence, highlighting the need for tailored environmental strategies. Our novel approach to data collection and visualization enables precise spatial mapping of environmental concerns, while providing a new framework for understanding IEQ variations across different architectural contexts. These findings advance our understanding of workspace optimization in research environments and provide practical guidelines for enhancing occupant satisfaction and productivity through evidence-based environmental design.

Keywords

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ)

Location-based survey

Research complex

Occupant satisfaction

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Publisher :The Korean Society of Living Environmental System
Publisher(Ko) :한국생활환경학회
Journal Title :Journal of The Korean Society of Living Environmental System
Journal Title(Ko) :한국생활환경학회
Volume : 32
No :2
Pages :113-122
Received Date : 2025-02-06
Revised Date : 2025-03-04
Accepted Date : 2025-03-12
DOI :https://doi.org/10.21086/ksles.2025.4.32.2.113

Journal of The Korean Society of Living Environmental System ISSN:1226-1289(Print) 한국생활환경학회

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