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Introduction
I am Prof. Wannawit Taemthong, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). I hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan. and a Master’s degree from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). My research and teaching focus on cost control, productivity enhancement, and green buildings. I have led several research projects on energy-efficient buildings, and indoor air quality improvement.
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Education
August 1996 - February 2002
September 1993 - March 1995
Asian Institute of Technology
Field of study
- Construction Management
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Publications (17)
Indoor air quality is important to human health. Carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentration levels are one crucial factor. Higher indoor CO 2 concentration can increase detrimental health symptoms and decrease work performance. A closed environment with a large number of people can cause the build-up of CO 2 concentration. Plants are able to improve air q...
Optimizing energy efficiency and indoor air quality is essential in hot and humid climates like Thailand, where high energy consumption and poor ventilation are common challenges in air-conditioned spaces. This research presents two case studies that focus on improving energy performance and environmental quality in distinct building types: a comme...
The problem of PM2.5 particulate matter pollution in Thailand poses significant health risks for both tourists and population country. While this problem is commonly associated with outdoor environments, PM2.5 particulate matter has also been found to exceed the standard in indoor environments, particularly in areas with natural ventilation systems...
Buildings are places where humans live and perform various activities. Humans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Therefore, indoor air quality is important. Particulate matter that has a diameter of less than 2.5 µm (PM2.5) and thermal comfort are indicators for indoor air quality. This research aims to study the effect of an active gre...
University classrooms in Thailand normally use air conditioners to enhance thermal comfort for building occupants. Classrooms with many students are often found to exceed standard concentration levels of carbon dioxide (CO2). This research aims to study the benefits of active green wall systems in two aspects. They are energy consumption and the ab...
Buildings are places where people live and perform daily activities. Good indoor air quality is essential for them to live healthily inside. In order to provide satisfactory indoor air quality, a green wall should be installed to reduce indoor carbon dioxide (CO2). Several research studies have been conducted examining the effects of indoor CO2 lev...
The purpose of this research is to investigate how indoor air quality might be improved by installing particular ornamental plants available in Thailand. Traditionally, ventilation fans have been used to encourage fresh air into living areas in order to reduce CO2 levels. This consumes more energy than using ornamental plants. Our research screens...
This paper presents a guideline for selecting ventilation fan based on empirical data. The research project was undertaken in a university classroom of 64 square meters. In a two-hour experiment, carbon dioxide levels exceeded 1600 ppm when not using any ventilation system. Subsequently, the carbon dioxide levels increased approximately at a rate o...
This paper aims to present a methodology for use in construction planning named the Repetitive Scheduling Method (RSM). Students on a graduate level construction management program can learn how to create a RSM schedule to be applied to a real project. Typically, the Critical Path Method (CPM) is used to plan general construction projects. This pap...
Green buildings are known for yielding a better indoor habitat, saving energy and protecting the environment. However, they require greater investment than conventional buildings. Green buildings can be classified at different levels ranging through certified, silver, gold and platinum. The classification chosen is likely to affect project costs. A...
Grey water from washbasins represents the least polluted source of waste water in households and buildings. This research study investigated three alternatives in recycling grey water from washbasins for reuse in toilet flushing systems. Grey water was collected from the washbasins of a nine-storey university building. The water was treated employi...
Green construction management practices have become a necessity in the modern construction industry. However, the ever-growing demand for green buildings in Thailand necessitates the appropriate green project management systems which are distinct from those involved in managing a conventional project. LEED certification is the most acceptable green...
This research investigated three alternatives in recycling grey water from washbasin for reusing in toilet flushing system. Grey water were collected from all washbasins from 2nd floor to 9th floor of a 9 stories university building. The water were treated in three experiment systems in order to reuse in flushing systems such as men urinals and toi...
One aspect of indoor air quality in green buildings concerns carbon dioxide levels.This paper presents different situations connected to estimating carbon dioxide levels based on experimental research. The research project was undertaken in a university classroom of 64 square meters.Three situations were analyzed, involving 7, 15, and 25 students b...
Nowadays, people spend most of their times in buildings, which makes us aware of indoor air quality and our health. This research was conducted by installing four air ventilation systems in a class room with air conditioning systems in order to study air quality. The study is to determine the most suitable system in terms of air quality and operati...
The objective of this research is to produce insulation sheet made from natural materials for walls and ceilings. The natural materials used in this research were java weed, bagasse, and rice straw, while combine materials were clays, gypsum powders, and urea formaldehyde resin. A production of an insulator is made by compressing mixed raw material...
Dissertation (Ph.D.)--University of Michigan.
https://search.lib.umich.edu/catalog/record/014963170
