Foundations of a Healthy Building: Ventilation

What is the minimum ceiling height requirement for rooms with artificial ventilation?

1.80 meters
3.00 meters
2.40 meters (correct)
2.70 meters

How much unobstructed head room clearance is required in multistory buildings for the second floor?

3.00 meters
1.80 meters
2.40 meters
2.10 meters (correct)

What is the minimum air space requirement per person in habitable rooms?

14.00 cubic meters (correct)
12.00 cubic meters
2.40 cubic meters
3.00 cubic meters

Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)?

Use artificial ventilation systems only (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what does Thermal Health encompass?

Health impacts beyond just comfort due to thermal conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for air space in school rooms per person?

3.00 cubic meters (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can worrying about crime impact health?

It leads to increased vulnerability and decreased health. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended way to enhance security and safety in a building?

Regularly monitoring the building through video surveillance. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of maintaining safety in a building's design?

Meeting fire safety standards. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to provide adequate lighting in common areas and stairwells?

To enhance safety and security. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to creating a healthy and functional building environment?

Focusing on the welfare and wellness of users. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ventilation in buildings?

To dilute occupant-generated pollutants and product-generated pollutants (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between ventilation and exposure to outdoor air pollution?

Most exposure to outdoor air pollution occurs indoors (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the World Health Organization's definition in 1984, what is Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)?

A nonspecific set of health effects associated with time spent in a particular building (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to PD 1096, what is the minimum window opening requirement for rooms of any function?

10% of the floor area, but not less than 1.00 square meters (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the foundations of a healthy building mentioned in the text?

Electromagnetic radiation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum window opening requirement for rooms used for services like toilets, bathrooms, laundry, and similar rooms, according to PD 1096?

1/20 of the floor area, but not less than 240 square millimeters (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines thermal comfort according to the given text?

The condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment and is assessed by subjective evaluation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the mechanical system in a building, as described in the text?

To separate the control of ventilation from the control of heating/cooling (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about thermal conditions and disease transmission is correct?

Cold and dry environments facilitate the spread of the influenza virus, while warm humid environments are conducive to mold and fungal growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor that influences disease transmission?

Air pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the thermoregulation system in the human body, according to the text?

To maintain core body temperature at approximately 37°C (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between thermal health, thermal comfort, and health impact?

Thermal Health = Thermal Comfort + Health Impact (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following effects did the participants experience under artificial daylight (6500K) compared to cool white light (4000K) or warm white light (3000K)?

Significantly higher levels of alertness and better performance on a computerized test with fewer typing errors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlated color temperature (in Kelvin) of the artificial daylight mentioned in the passage?

6500K (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following has been associated with lack of natural light?

Physiological, sleep, and depressive symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as a way to improve lighting and views in a building?

Incorporate nature and nature-inspired design outdoors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why 'Safety and Security' is considered one of the 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building according to the passage?

To keep occupants safe from acute security events like robberies and crimes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a benefit of having access to daylight and windows at work?

Improved cognitive function and creativity (B) Signup and view all the answers