Pilot assessment of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of learning environments in Bayero University, Kano

Sani, AM; Martionson, DB; Al-Maiyah, S

Abstract

This pilot study is a preliminary work preceding an indoor environmental quality (IEQ) research being undertaken on the learning environments of Bayero University Kano (BUK). Enhanced IEQ promotes the health of building occupants, raises productivity and general welfare of office workers, affects energy consumption and, most importantly for this study; it positively affects teaching and learning activities. IEQ researches are being conducted in the four advanced continents which are situated primarily in temperate regions of the world but not in tropical Africa. IEQ Assessment of learning environments in BUK involves the measurement of their thermal characteristics, visual and acoustic qualities as well as the quality of their indoor air and evaluation against the building user survey data. This paper therefore, reports the results of these measurements and surveys at a pilot level focusing on three spaces within the university. Internal air and radiant temperatures, relative humidity, illumination, noise levels and CO2 concentration together with students’ survey data are reported and compared to international standards and typical assumptions.

Citation

Sani, A., Martionson, D., & Al-Maiyah, S. (2016, July). Pilot assessment of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of learning environments in Bayero University, Kano. Presented at 36th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture., Los Angeles

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: 36th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture.
• Conference Location: Los Angeles
• Start Date: Jul 11, 2016
• End Date: Jul 13, 2016
• Deposit Date: Jun 29, 2016
• Publisher URL: http://www.plea2016.org/
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference