<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Employees working in cubicles of open-plan offices in Indonesia were studied in regard to their perception on the ability of indoor greenery to reduce noise levels. Sansevieria trifasciata and Scindapsus sp were used. Each was placed in the cubicle and noise levels were measured without plants, with Sansevieria, and with Scindapsus in place. The meters showed very insignificant difference. However, responses to surveys indicated a perception of lower noise in the presence of greenery. This seemed to be supported by prior knowledge and preconception and may be useful in creating a “quieter” indoor environment.</p></abstract>

Employees working in cubicles of open-plan offices in Indonesia were studied in regard to their perception on the ability of indoor greenery to reduce noise levels. Sansevieria trifasciata and Scindapsus sp were used. Each was placed in the cubicle and noise levels were measured without plants, with Sansevieria, and with Scindapsus in place. The meters showed very insignificant difference. However, responses to surveys indicated a perception of lower noise in the presence of greenery. This seemed to be supported by prior knowledge and preconception and may be useful in creating a “quieter” indoor environment.

Reducing Indoor Noise Levels Using People’s Perception on Greenery

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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Employees working in cubicles of open-plan offices in Indonesia were studied in regard to their perception on the ability of indoor greenery to reduce noise...

Reducing Indoor Noise Levels Using People’s Perception on Greenery

Publié en ligne: 12 oct. 2013

Pages: 19 - 27

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2013-0003

Mots clés
Cubicle rooms, indoor greenery, noise levels, people’s perception

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Reducing Indoor Noise Levels Using People’s Perception on Greenery

Publié en ligne: 12 oct. 2013

Pages: 19 - 27

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2013-0003

Mots clésCubicle rooms, indoor greenery, noise levels, people’s perception

This content is open access.

Mots clés
Cubicle rooms, indoor greenery, noise levels, people’s perception