Infographics used to communicate indoor climate investigation results

Abstract

In other sciences like chemistry and computer technology information graphics (infographics) are used to present research outcomes. Since humans tend to search for patterns and structure to interpret their environment, infographics are very effective in communicating combinations of different research results. Considering the complexity of indoor climate surveys, infographics might be an effective way of communicating indoor climate survey results with laymen like building occupants. However at this moment it is unclear what makes or is a suitable infographic. The objective of this study was to find out what graphical presentation methods (infographics) are most effective for the presentation of indoor climate investigation results to building owners and occupants Therefore infographics which are currently used by professionals to communicate indoor climate survey results, will be collected during Healthy Buildings 2012. Through a selection procedure described in this paper the most suitable infographics will be selected and presented at Indoor Air 2014.