Science and materials – Assignment 3
Human comforts requirements for a classroom and gym (P7):
Introduce the three comfort environments (visual, acoustic, and thermal)
Light – what is the definition of light? why does lighting need to be considered for the classroom/ gym when designing? Expand of the use of natural light? How can lighting be controlled? What happens when there too much lighting? What is the recommended lux level for a classroom/gym?
Noise – what is the definition of sound? why does sound need to be considered for the classroom/gym when designing? How can sound be controlled? What happens when there too much sound? What is the recommended sound level for a classroom/gym?
Thermal – what is the definition of thermal comfort? why does thermal need to be considered for the classroom/gym when designing? How can heat be controlled? What happens when there too much heat or less? What is the recommended heat temperature for a classroom/gym?
In total you will have three large paragraphs.
How material contribute to a balanced indoor environment (P8):
Eggshell paint – what is eggshell paint? how does eggshell paint contribute towards a balanced environment? What are the advantages of having eggshell paint for human comforts?
Acoustic flooring system-What is Acoustic flooring system? What are the advantages of having Acoustic flooring system for human comforts?
E.g. Carpet – what is carpet? how does carpet contribute towards a balanced environment? What are the advantages of having carpet for human comforts?
