Ventilations and air quality affecting users’ experience in sports club

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Interior architicture in Hertfordshire gaf

2 Teacher Assistant at the School of Creative Arts, Interior Architecture and Design Department – University Of Hertfordshire - Global Academic Foundation

3 School of Creative Arts, The University of Hertfordshire, Egypt

Abstract

In clubs^ where high occupancy rates and physical activity can result in elevated pollutant concentrations^ ventilation is a crucial component of indoor air quality (IAQ) control. Since they aid in the dilution and removal of indoor air pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2)^ volatile organic compounds (VOCs)^ and particulate matter (PM)^ efficient ventilation systems are crucial for preserving a healthy atmosphere.
Studies reveal that insufficient ventilation may lead to high concentrations of these contaminants^ causing discomfort and possible health hazards for users. For example^ research has demonstrated that human occupancy in fitness clubs dramatically raises particulate matter concentrations^ which frequently surpass advised safety criteria because of cleaning product use and user physical exertion. Additionally^ inadequate ventilation might cause problems associated with thermal comfort^ since excessive temperatures and humidity can create an uncomfortable atmosphere that impairs performance and user experience. The objective of this study is to focus on clubhouses in Egypt in three different zones to evaluate their physical performance and then find the causality between the effect
of the design and the user’s physical performance. The results of this study will discuss theoretically the main design parameters that could enhance the negative correlations found in the methodology part.

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Arab International Journal of Digital Art and Design
Volume 4, Issue 0 - Serial Number 2
Part 2 - Papers in English. "Special Issue of the Research papers of the International Conference: Green Design and Smart Cities"
March 2025
Pages 257-276

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