Evaluating the Perception of Ventilation for Thermal Comfort in Senate Buildings in Nigeria Universities: A Case Study

Abstract

This Study looks at the subjective feelings of the occupants of the Senate Buildings in selected Universities in order ameliorate the effect of thermal discomfort for the occupants. One of the most important factors in office building ventilation is window condition. The study's goal was to assess natural ventilation in Senate buildings at selected universities in South-West Nigeria. The study used questionnaires and surveys to gather information on the subjective feelings of the occupants regarding the effects of thermal opening and thermal comfort in Senate building offices. Direct observation was used to gather information about the physical characteristics of the chosen buildings. There has been little research on the study of occupants' feelings in buildings in relation to openings in buildings. According to the survey results, 34.0 percent of the windows were casement and 30.0 percent were projected, 25.5% were sliding; while 9.5% were the louvred type. According to the study, 73.8 percent of respondents preferred casement windows over other window types due to their ease of operation and improved thermal comfort for occupants. The study concluded that, when properly sized, casement windows are the most effective at mitigating the effects of thermal discomfort in Senate buildings.