Building Comfort Insights

Visualising patterns of discomfort across indoor environments

Overview

This dashboard presents insights gathered from real environmental sensor data collected throughout 2019 in modern indoor workspaces. It brings to light subtle discomforts often overlooked—like heat spikes during the afternoon, elevated noise levels that disrupt focus, or lighting dips that drain energy. These conditions may seem minor at first but can significantly impact wellbeing, concentration, and overall productivity over time. By visualising these patterns, this tool helps facilities teams and decision-makers intervene early, make evidence-based improvements, and design spaces that truly support the people within them.

Temperature

Comfort isn’t just about feeling warm or cool—it’s about staying sharp and energised throughout the day. When temperatures swing too far in either direction, our mood and productivity suffer. This visual helps you catch patterns early—before an unexpected heat spike or cold draft derails your focus.

Noise Levels

Constant background noise may go unnoticed, but it quietly chips away at our concentration. Whether it's the hum of conversations or the clatter of office life, this chart reveals when soundscapes support deep work—and when they're causing unnecessary stress.

Lighting

Lighting sets the rhythm of a space. Too dim and your energy dips; too harsh and eyestrain creeps in. By uncovering shifts in brightness across the day, this graph empowers you to create a workspace that feels bright, balanced, and in tune with your natural rhythm.

Suggestions

Use ergonomic furniture

Provide chairs and desks that support good posture to reduce physical strain and boost focus.

Integrate indoor plants

Greenery can reduce stress, purify the air, and improve overall workplace aesthetics.

Install noise-cancelling panels

Helps absorb disruptive sound and create a quieter, more focused workspace.

Offer flexible lighting

Adjustable lighting helps cater to individual preferences and reduce eye strain.

Encourage regular breaks

Scheduled pauses boost productivity and mental health by preventing burnout.

Maintain optimal humidity

Balanced humidity enhances comfort and prevents dryness-related health issues.

Promote personalized temperature zones

Allowing users to influence thermal settings improves satisfaction and comfort.