EMMA DOBBIE >> 102357478 CONSTRUCTION 3: SUSTAINABILITY TASK 3A: MAPPING
BLUESKY THERMAL MAPPING
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FLOOR PLAN
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The perception of light interiorly revealed no windows, which gives the studio spaces an impression of being very closed-in. The fluorescent lighting emitted cool tones, washing out users of the room and affecting the colour of objects within the space. Being a photography studio the minimisation of natural lighting is deemed appropriate.
The sound within the space wasn’t contained particularly well and seemed to reverberate around the rooms. Temperature within the building seemed optimal, as I didn’t notice it, although I’m not aware air-conditioning was in use during the building visit.
The air quality seemed stuffy, stale even, with ventilation of the studio spaces very lacking.
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Existing windows have been plasterboarded up
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Studio 3 metered low lux due to the grey painted walls + dark ceiling
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LIGHT MAPPING
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Natural light access w/ varying levels according to solar position
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LUX PER TASK SC. 1:100
The existing space is used as a photography studio, where specialised artificial lighting is modified for photography shoots.
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Acoustic finishes aren’t in use in the existing space
SOUND MAPPING
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dB SCALE SC. 1:100
70-75 Sound is measured in decibels, the loudness rising by 1000% per 10 db increase. The loudest sound reading of the space was 80 dB; the equivalent of city traffic, or a vacuum cleaner.
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THERMAL MAPPING
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thermal readings, explained. The readings measured by a thermal imaging camera present the infrared radiation as highest, lowest, and the average, in degrees Celsius. Showing the source of heat gain/loss and the temperature of materials within a space help to guide and aid designing thermal mass.
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Higher Co2 levels measured than expected for a classroom environment
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CARBON DIOXIDE MAPPING
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Co2 READING SC. 1:100
Optimal indoor levels of Co2 as expressed by American guidelines are 350-1000 ppm, with outdoor air quality ranging from 200-350 ppm, although this figure is constantly rising with the continuation of fossil fuel burning, polluting the earth’s atmosphere.
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20-25 °C is the optimal temperature range for an indoor environment
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30-50% RH is optimal according to the National Asthma Council Australia
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY MAPPING
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>>air quality 100%
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Temperatures measured imply poor insultation + passive heat control
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R.H. READING SC. 1:100
RH measures the amount of water in the air relative to the saturation amount the air can hold at the given temperature. Low levels of humidity cause extreme air dryness, lowering immunity and exacerbating dermatological issues. Higher humidity interiorly can trigger asthma and allergies; dust mites and mould.
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