· What are the general physical conditions of the space?

- Temperature and air speed measurements were taken throughout the room to determine mean radiant temperature and to distinguish possible trends in different areas of the room. The conditions were plotted on a comfort zone chart (Fig. 1.1) and MRT readings were noted on the plan. (Fig. 1.2)

- Hobo Dataloggers were placed in six locations (Fig. 1.3). The first four recorded both dry bulb temperature and relative humidity. These were placed at each of the four walls with computers (at work-surface level). The remaining two Hobos were fixed to the ceiling and measured only temperature. One thermistor dangled above the two printers (H1), while the other hung within the occupied zone near the supply diffuser (H2).

- The Hobos were retrieved after a period of 48 hours and the data was downloaded into spreadsheet format. The information for each Hobo location was graphed for comparison (Figs. 1.4 - 1.5).

- All results were compared to the thermal comfort parameters specified by ASHRAE Standard 55-1992.

- An impromptu comfort survey was conducted to get a sampling of user comfort. Occupants rated their comfort level on a seven-point scale; with a rating of “-3” being too cold, and a rating of “3” as too hot. The clothing of each person surveyed was observed and recorded. Results were plotted on the Comfort Survey (Fig. 1.6).