Anushree Anil Kaloti

BE4050

This study evaluated the thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and energy performance of an office building in Ahmedabad, India, using a novel methodology that involved literature review, field data collection, analysis, and recommendations for improvement. The methodology consisted of a thermal comfort survey, sensor measurements of environmental parameters, and an evaluation of the building's energy performance, comparing the findings with ASHRAE 55 and ASHRAE 62.1 standards. The collected data included indoor and outdoor air temperature, humidity, air velocity, globe temperature, CO2 levels, PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels, TVOCs, and HCHO. The study aimed to enhance energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort in office buildings.