| Document ID (ISN) | 100684 |
| CIS number |
02-1887 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1529-8663 - AIHA Journal |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Moschandreas D.J., Chu P. |
| Title |
Occupant perception of indoor air and comfort in four hospitality environments |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan.-Feb. 2002, Vol.63, No.1, p.47-54. Illus. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article reports on a survey of customer and staff perceptions of indoor air quality at two restaurants, a billiard hall and a casino. The survey was conducted at each environment for eight days: two weekend days on two consecutive weekends and four weekdays. Occupant perception of environmental, comfort and physical variables was measured using a questionnaire. Significant differences of occupant environment perception were identified among customers and staff. The acceptability of the environment was found to be affected by temperature, occupant density, occupant smoking status, odour perception, health conditions, sensitivity to chemicals and enjoyment of activities. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
restaurants; thermal comfort; microclimate; casinos; ventilation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
subjective assessment; passive smoking; questionnaire survey; comfort criteria; statistical evaluation; thermal environment; comfort assessment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Passive smoking
Entertainment services and sports
Ventilation
Heat and cold
Hotels and restaurants
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