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Do Spatially Distributed Sensor Measurements Provide Better Representation of Indoor Environment than Single Sensor Measurements? A Mechanically Ventilated Office Space Case Study

Submitted by on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 12:04

Most existing office buildings are equipped with indoor environmental quality (IEQ) sensors that are connected to the Building Management System (BMS) and provide feedback to the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC). Unfortunately, they are often installed in locations selected based on practical reasons rather than for reliable representation of IEQ at actual workplaces. This leads to a difference in the IEQ sensed by the BMS and the occupants, resulting in increased complaints and decreased occupant satisfaction.