DEVELOPMENT AND VERIFICATION OF AN OFFICE SYSTEM THAT IMPROVES ENERGY SAVING AND INTELLECTUAL PRODUCTIVITY (REPORT ON THE AICHI STEEL HEAD OFFICE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT)

Abstract

This paper describes an overview of the new Aichi Steel Head Office construction project and the effects of introducing an office system that improves energy saving and intellectual productivity. This project has set an energy-saving target of ZEB-Ready and introduced circadian lighting, a radiant and desiccant air conditioning system, and other design ideas to improve intellectual productivity. The results of a subjective survey conducted after construction completion indicated that these efforts helped improve intellectual productivity while providing energy saving.