Standards and Criteria for Environmental Comfort Used in University Libraries: Lighting, Acoustics, Air Quality, and Ergonomics
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architecture, university libraries, environmental comfort, standards, criteriaAbstract
University libraries are key information hubs that blend advanced technology, functional design and digital and physical resources to provide support for studying, literacy, and knowledge transfer. Environmental comfort -lighting, air quality, acoustics, and ergonomics- is crucial for user experience and academic performance. This document review aims to identify applicable regulations and standards from 10 official databases: ISO, ASHRAE, ASQ, BSI, IES, ANSI, IFLA, ALA, REBUIN, and CABID-Chile. A total of 84 standards related to the design, construction, and remodelling of university libraries. These findings provide architects and librarians with a comprehensive understanding of standards to ensure quality and comfort in university libraries. Future research should explore methods to make these standards more accessible through open platforms or integration into library regulations.
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