Airport passenger experiences in concourses with either electrochromic or low-e glass windows

Abstract

A survey of travellers was conducted at a major US airport. A computer-based questionnaire was administered during the daytime to 573 passengers at their departure gate seating areas in either a concourse with low-emissivity glass or a newly constructed concourse with electrochromic glass. Sample sizes and characteristics were comparable for respondents in the two concourses. In the concourse with electrochromic glass, window surface temperatures were significantly cooler and more spatially consistent, and passenger comfort with daylight and positive mood were significantly better; respondents were 68% more likely to report being very satisfied with their gate experience. Overall, results agree with previous research showing that the visual environment and visual experience for airline passengers is improved by using electrochromic glass at airport gates. over four decades he has conducted research on environmental and ergonomic design studies and taught on these topics. He has a BS and MS in Zoology and an MS and PhD in Applied Psychology. He is extensively published with four books and over 250 articles. He has received several awards for his work. He is a Robert Guglielmetti is a Senior Lighting Specialist at View. His areas of expertise are daylighting, physically based lighting simulation, the integration of lighting simulation with whole-building energy simulations, and high dynamic range imaging. He has more than 25 years' experience in applying these talents toward healthy, energy-efficient, and delightful built environments. He is an advisory member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America's Daylight Metrics Committee, and served on the board of directors of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, and the International Lighting Commission's Technical Committee on Climate-based Daylight Modeling. Brandon Tinianov currently serves as the View's VP of Industry Strategy where he leads their value-based product strategy and industry engagement. Prior to joining View, Brandon was the Chief Technology Officer at Serious Energy for seven years. He has managed multiple nationally accredited labs including laboratories for acoustic, fire-testing, heat transfer, and physical properties. He is a member of the national Advisory Council of the US Green Building Council. He has a PhD in Engineering Systems from the Colorado School of Mines and is a registered Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional. He has 28 issued patents.