Environmental quality of university classrooms: Subjective and objective evaluation of the thermal, acoustic, and lighting comfort conditions

Progress in thermal comfort studies in classrooms over last 50 years and way forward

A new index combining thermal, acoustic, and visual comfort of moderate environments in temperate climates

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The relationship between classroom temperature and children’s performance in school

Indoor thermal comfort assessment using different constructive solutions incorporating PCM

The right to comfort: A field study on adaptive thermal comfort in free-running primary schools in Chile

Evaluation of thermal comfort standards in office buildings of Chile: Thermal sensation and preference assessment

Nowadays, BIM (Building Information Modeling) has steadily been introduced into the construction industry as a promising methodology for managing projects. Therefore, it is necessary to study the users of its processes. Worldwide, there are already systems that classify companies according to how they use BIM, although only a few studies have been conducted on how individual users are classified. Hence, the present study sought to develop a model that characterized BIM users based on several parameters. The methodology employed defined variables based on a literature review, which experts subsequently validated. These variables made it possible to develop the measurement instrument: a structured questionnaire applied to construction professionals. The necessary parameters for the user characterization model were extracted using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. This model met the structural evaluation and measurement criteria, which confirmed that it was valid and reliable. It was found that three main aspects mainly characterized users: (i) their use and command of the software and the methodology, (ii) the experience and degree of adoption of the technology, and (iii) the individual’s knowledge of process levels and standardization concerning BIM.

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Jaime Soto-Muñoz

Papers

The right to comfort: A field study on adaptive thermal comfort in free-running primary schools in Chile

Evaluation of thermal comfort standards in office buildings of Chile: Thermal sensation and preference assessment

Profile Characterization of Building Information Modeling Users