Communicating HVAC Operation Through a Thermostat Interface: An In-Situ Implementation to Improve Perceived Control and Thermal Comfort in Offices
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Personal control through thermostats is well understood to increase thermal comfort; however, the usability of thermostats can play a role in realizing these benefits. This thesis contributes to the understanding of how thermostat interfaces and the operation of HVAC control systems can affect perceived control in offices. Phase 1 applied an analysis of the building performance combined with a survey to identify barriers to usability in the offices. Phase 2 involved the development and implementation of three features, using design techniques from the field of human factors, which addressed the usability issues found in Phase 1. Phase 3 aimed to measure the operation and gather feedback on these implemented features. The research was performed on 25 offices in an institutional building. It is expected that the issues found in this building are widespread, and the solutions developed can be iterated and applied to other institutional and commercial buildings with offices.
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Copyright © 2020 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.
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