Study Reveals Impact of Occupants' Blind Use on Green Building Energy Performance

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Research conducted in Seoul, South Korea, has found a significant correlation between occupants' use of window blinds and the energy performance of buildings. According to the study, the way occupants adjust their blinds can affect the overall energy efficiency of a building, and spatial and temporal factors, such as floor level and window orientation, play a crucial role in determining blind use patterns. The study, published in the Journal of Green Building, analyzed data from apartment buildings in a multifamily residential complex and found that occupants' use of blinds is influenced by both spatial and temporal factors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that occupants' use of window blinds is correlated with spatial factors, such as floor level and window orientation, and these factors can affect the energy performance of buildings.
  • The study used a generalized linear mixed model to predict the effect of floor level and window orientation on occupants' adjustment of blinds.
  • The results revealed that interesting blind use patterns were related to temporal factors, such as the day and hour of observation.
  • The study concluded that understanding the factors that influence occupants' blind use can help improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
  • The research has been peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Green Building (Volume 16, Issue 3, 2021, pp. 13-35).

Statistics:

  • 16% of blind use patterns were related to spatial factors, such as floor level and window orientation (Journal of Green Building, 2021).
  • 23% of blind use patterns were related to temporal factors, such as the day and hour of observation (Journal of Green Building, 2021).
  • The study analyzed data from 10 apartment buildings in a multifamily residential complex (Journal of Green Building, 2021).
  • The research was funded by Michigan State University Environmental Science and Policy Program (ESPP) and Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) (VerticalNews, 2021).

Sources:

  • VerticalNews. "Study Reveals Impact of Occupants' Blind Use on Green Building Energy Performance." Ecology, Environment & Conservation, December 3, 2021.
  • NewsRx. "Recent Studies from Yonsei University Add New Data to Green Building (The Effect of Spatial and Temporal Factors On Occupants' Blind Use Behaviors In Multifamily Residential Buildings)." Ecology, Environment & Conservation, December 3, 2021.
  • Suk-Kyung Kim, Yonsei University, Dept. of Interior Architecture and Built Environment, Seoul, South Korea (VerticalNews, 2021).
  • The Journal of Green Building. "The Effect of Spatial and Temporal Factors On Occupants' Blind Use Behaviors In Multifamily Residential Buildings." Volume 16, Issue 3, 2021, pp. 13-35.