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72 Introduction 2 Visual Comfort 2-6 Ventilation and air quality 6-7 Acoustics comfort 7-10 Condensation 10-12 Thermal Comfort 12-13 Conclusion 13 References 14 Bibliography 14 INTRODUCTION Buildings are basically constructed to provide security, shelter, warmth and light for occupants. These necessitates were fundamentally met by a cave with a fire. In the present time, after the basic needs are supplied, the new demand will be a sophisticated and comfortable internal environment with more facilities. Several factors should be taken into account trying to "provide and maintain" a comfortable environment for occupiers such as a comfortable work, living, leisure environment for people and an adequate environment for machinery and equipment which requires the right conditions to operate. However comfort is very subjective and differs from occupier to occupier because people have different comfort levels. The aim of designers should be to make the greatest number of occupier happy and minimise discomfort. Comfort factors are related to our senses, touch, vision, smell and hearing. A building should provide and maintain a good...

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