02513nas a2200241   4500008004100000245010500041210006900146490000800215520166100223653003101884653003301915653003201948653002201980653002102002653002502023100001802048700002502066700002402091700002702115700001902142700002602161856008402187       2018                        eng d00aHuman-building interaction at work: Findings from an interdisciplinary cross-country survey in Italy0 aHumanbuilding interaction at work Findings from an interdiscipli0 v1323 a<p>This study presents results from an interdisciplinary survey assessing contextual and behavioral factors driving occupants' interaction with building and systems in offices located across three different Mediterranean climates in Turin (Northern), Perugia (Central), and Rende (Southern) Italy. The survey instrument is grounded in an interdisciplinary framework that bridges the gap between building physics and social science environments on the energy- and comfort-related human-building interaction in the workspace. Outcomes of the survey questionnaire provide insights into four key learning objectives: (1) individual occupant's motivational drivers regarding interaction with shared building environmental controls (such as adjustable thermostats, operable windows, blinds and shades, and artificial lighting), (2) group dynamics such as perceived social norms, attitudes, and intention to share controls, (3) occupant perception of the ease of use and knowledge of how to operate control systems, and (4) occupant-perceived comfort, satisfaction, and productivity. This study attempts to identify climatic, cultural, and socio-demographic influencing factors, as well as to establish the validity of the survey instrument and robustness of outcomes for future studies. Also, the paper aims at illustrating why and how social science insights can bring innovative knowledge into the adoption of building technologies in shared contexts, thus enhancing perceived environmental satisfaction and effectiveness of personal indoor climate control in office settings and impacting office workers' productivity and reduced operational energy costs.</p>10aHuman-building interaction10aindoor environmental comfort10ainterdisciplinary framework10aoccupant behavior10aoffice buildings10aquestionnaire survey1 aD'Oca, Simona1 aPisello, Anna, Laura1 aDe Simone, Marilena1 aBarthelmes, Verena, M.1 aHong, Tianzhen1 aCorgnati, Stefano, P.  uhttps://simulationresearch.lbl.gov/publications/human-building-interaction-work