Blue agents’ case studyLuke eddins

Adil sharag-eldin

Jonathan knowles

Jason turnidge

Kathy bash

Evrim demir

Stephanie horowitz

Emad afifi

Why does Katy feel the heat?Why does Katy feel the heat?

The question…The question…

Hypothesis

1.Atrium air temperature will remain within the comfort range

2.Atrium median radiant temperature will stray out of the comfort range

3.Surface temperature of the floor that gets direct solar radiation will always be warmer than the surface area that does

not.

Methodology:Collecting quantitative and qualitative data related to different attributes of the atrium

space with calibrated equipment in precise time intervals

Air temperatureMedian air temperature

Surface temperatureOutside air temperature

Occupant perceptions

Data collection:Suspend 3 hobos in the center of space to

determine average air temperature

Suspend 1hobo in center of space to determine median radiant air temperature

Data collection:Locate 1 hobo outside at the north side of

building to determine outside air temperature

Data collection:Utilize raytek to measure surface temperature

of the floor within the atrium

Data collection:Photograph quality of sunlight within atrium at

15 minutes intervals

6:15 AM

6:30 AM

6:45 AM

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