Imagine a world in which every device has an embedded processor and a high-speed wireless link. Any two devices can talk to each other and you link devices together as needed to get your work done. Devices with embedded processors and wireless links are coming soon. This paper looks at some of the problems we have to overcome to make it possible to link devices together and get work done (rathe...

by having daylighting in mind through a building design process rather than end of it, achieving a more sustainable space is much easier and feasible. since many people spend an important amount of their lives at their working spaces, accessing enough natural light together with satisfying view are essential for their physiological and psychological health. moreover as a daylighted space has a ...

This case study investigated office occupant thermal comfort in Lawrence Hall. More specifically, it focused on the winter heating season thermal comfort in these office spaces. In a building that is composed of approximately seven major additions and/or renovations spanning nearly a century, the variety of heating and ventilation systems varies greatly. The combination of qualitative and quant...

Abstract The article discusses the principles for formation of a sustainable architecture office spaces in context such global environmental problem as pandemic. Current trends and general post-COVID period, direct relationship between health employees, ecosystem concept “typology organizational cultures company” are analysed. main attention is paid to architectural aspects models objects. tech...

BACKGROUND The pursuit of efficiency and the permeation of communication technologies in modern workplace have increased prolonged sitting and physical inactivity among the white-collar workforce. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for developing various chronic diseases and obesity. OBJECTIVE This study intends to understand the impact of physical environment on both voluntary and im...

In this paper, we introduce our approach as well as examples of realizations for situated interaction in the context of future work environments. These environments will be populated with a range of smart artefacts. The artefacts and their mutual interaction are designed to facilitate awareness and notification as well as informal communication. They constitute examples of our approach to devel...