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ASSESSMENT OF COMPUTER LAB IN TERMS OF INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND FURNITURE

Kanika, K. Singh, M. Mehta, S. Gandhi

Volume: 5 Issue: 1 2015

Abstract:

User interface is one of the most important parts of any electronic device. The Human, the user is after all, the one whom computer system are designed to assist. Computers have become a necessity for home users as well as businesses today. It has affected many aspects of our daily life. Computer generate heat and harmful radiations so, proper IEQ (IEQ is indoor environmental quality which includes temperature, humidity, light, noise level) must be there in rooms where the users are working for their better health status. While using computers we generally sit in the class rooms, computer labs and offices etc on chair sitting is an activity – It’s something people do. Sitting is active, involving motion, balance, position, posture, and control. People use seats to support themselves when they sit. Seating can be complicated. Understanding and correctly applying the ergonomics of office seating is critical to delivering work environments that are safe and support performance. Keeping the above points in view, we intend to study the satisfaction level of students in terms of IEQ and furniture in computer lab from the student’s perspective with the following principal objectives to study the problems facing by the students while working in computer lab.,to assess the indoor environmental quality in computer lab. And to assess the users satisfaction in computer lab regarding indoor environment quality.

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