Review of the Literature on the Evaluation of Indoor Environmental Quality in Pharmaceutical Factory Building

Abstract

This study is a review of relevant literature to determine the extent to which indoor environmental quality (IEQ) performance evaluation in pharmaceutical factory buildings (PFBs) has been carried out. The purpose of the study is to better understand the areas covered while also identifying areas that need further study. The IEQ performance was evaluated based on the six parameters adopted in this study. Meanwhile, these appraised parameters have not been validated by this study as a measurement construct for the evaluation of IEQ performance in factory buildings. The combinations of subjective and objective methods of assessment of IEQ performance were used in gathering the data for the study. The study found out that most of the previous studies have not done systematic assessment of the performance of PFBs in terms of IEQ and the level of perception and satisfaction of the factory workers. And to promote a sustainable environment, the study recommends that the five components of the green house should be met.