Behavior, comfort, and energy consumption in student residence halls

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dc.contributor.authorCollins, Thomas Daniel, 1979-
dc.date.accessioned2010-09-17T00:49:35Z
dc.date.available2010-09-17T00:49:35Z
dc.date.issued2010-03
dc.descriptionxviii, 170 p. : ill. (some col.) A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.en_US
dc.description.abstractNew residence halls differ from their predecessors because of sophisticated systems, concern for energy efficiency, and attention to student satisfaction. Nevertheless, older facilities represent the bulk of housing stock on many campuses. A literature review revealed few recent studies related to student housing. This thesis questions how residence hall age influences occupant perceptions and actions related to comfort and energy consumption. The study took place in two residence halls, built in 1963 and 2006, and entailed an occupant survey of 103 residents as well as the collection of thermal and utility data. Survey results did not show a significant difference in occupant behaviors between the older and newer buildings. Thermal measurements in both buildings fell inside and outside the ASHRAE Comfort Zone, which supported occupant perceptions. Findings indicate a lack of student awareness of energy conservation strategies. Furthermore, greater consistency in campus utility metering would enable more accurate building performance comparisons.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipCommittee in Charge: Dr. Alison G. Kwok, Chair; Dr. Mark L. Gillem; Fred Tepferen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1794/10732
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Oregonen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesUniversity of Oregon theses, Dept. of Architecture, M. Arch., 2010;
dc.subjectArchitectureen_US
dc.subjectHigher educationen_US
dc.subjectEnergyen_US
dc.subjectStudent housingen_US
dc.subjectStudent housing -- Oregon -- Eugeneen_US
dc.subjectEnergy consumptionen_US
dc.subjectDormitories -- Energy consumption
dc.titleBehavior, comfort, and energy consumption in student residence hallsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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