[FEATURE] Change Requests May 2025

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As we continue to improve and refine our platform, we want to hear from you. Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable in helping us create a better experience for our users. In this article, we will outline the latest change requests for our platform, covering various aspects such as study pages, data submission, building pages, space pages, and more.

General Changes

Overall Improvements

  • Restart Button: We are considering adding a "Restart" button that clears everything and starts over. This feature would allow users to begin anew without having to navigate through the entire process again. However, we are still unsure about the feasibility of this feature and would like to hear your thoughts on it.

Study Page Changes

Mandatory Data Contributors

  • Adding Data Contributors: We propose making it mandatory for users to add at least one data contributor when creating a study. This change would ensure that all studies have a clear and identifiable source of data, promoting transparency and accountability.

Year of Study Start and End

  • Year of Study Start: We suggest changing the label for the year at which the study was started to "Year at which the whole study was started." This change would help contributors understand that the study may have collected data at different times in different places.
  • Year of Study End: Similarly, we propose changing the label for the year at which the study ended to "Year at which the whole study ended." This change would provide clarity on the study's completion date.

Institution/Company

  • Data Contributor Institution: We recommend changing the label for the institution to "Institution/Company" to accommodate industry contributors. This change would allow for a more inclusive and diverse range of contributors.

Data Processing

  • Data Processing Box: We propose adding a box for "Data processing" under the "Other information" section with a note "Note for data cleaning and processing." This change would provide a clear and dedicated space for contributors to share information about their data processing methods.

Building Page Changes

Postal Code

  • Postal Code Label: We suggest changing the label for the postal code to "Postal code for visualizing the building's location, optional." This change would provide clarity on the purpose of the postal code and make it clear that it is optional.

Renovation Details

  • Renovation Details Cell: We propose adding another cell that allows free text for "Renovation details" and making it optional. This change would provide a dedicated space for contributors to share information about the building's renovation.

Mechanical Ventilation

  • Mechanical Ventilation Note: We recommend adding a note "Whether the building has any type of mechanical ventilation." This change would provide a clear and concise way for contributors to share information about the building's ventilation system.

Space Page Changes

HVAC Label

  • Air Label: We suggest changing the label for "Air" to "HVAC." This change would provide a more accurate and descriptive label for the space's air quality.

Occupancy Number

  • Occupancy Number Cell: We propose adding a cell named "Occupancy number" after "Occupancy density" with the note "Number of building occupants." This change would provide a and dedicated space for contributors to share information about the building's occupancy.

Change Dropdown Menu Items

Overall Changes

  • Alphabetical Sorting: We propose sorting all dropdown menus alphabetically. This change would provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for contributors.

Study Page Changes

  • License Restriction: We suggest restricting the license dropdown menu to CC-BY-NC only. This change would ensure that all studies are licensed under a consistent and widely recognized license.
  • Occupant Impact Removal: We propose removing "satisfaction" from the occupant impact dropdown menu. This change would simplify the menu and provide a more focused range of options.

Building Page Changes

  • Building Type Label: We suggest changing the label for "Dwelling" to "Single_family_residential." This change would provide a more accurate and descriptive label for the building type.

Space Page Changes

  • Home Office Addition: We propose adding "Home office" as an option if the user selects "Multi_family_residential" or "Single_family_residential." This change would provide a more inclusive and diverse range of options for contributors.

As we continue to improve and refine our platform, we want to address some of the most frequently asked questions about the latest change requests. Below, you'll find answers to some of the most common queries.

Q: What is the purpose of the "Restart" button?

A: The "Restart" button is a proposed feature that would allow users to clear everything and start over. This feature would provide a convenient way for users to begin anew without having to navigate through the entire process again.

Q: Why is it mandatory to add at least one data contributor?

A: We propose making it mandatory to add at least one data contributor to ensure that all studies have a clear and identifiable source of data. This change would promote transparency and accountability.

Q: What is the difference between "Institution" and "Institution/Company"?

A: We recommend changing the label for the institution to "Institution/Company" to accommodate industry contributors. This change would allow for a more inclusive and diverse range of contributors.

Q: Why is the postal code optional?

A: We suggest making the postal code optional to provide flexibility for users who may not have a postal code or prefer not to share it.

Q: What is the purpose of the "Data processing" box?

A: We propose adding a box for "Data processing" under the "Other information" section with a note "Note for data cleaning and processing." This change would provide a clear and dedicated space for contributors to share information about their data processing methods.

Q: Why is the "Mechanical ventilation" note important?

A: We recommend adding a note "Whether the building has any type of mechanical ventilation." This change would provide a clear and concise way for contributors to share information about the building's ventilation system.

Q: What is the difference between "Air" and "HVAC"?

A: We suggest changing the label for "Air" to "HVAC" to provide a more accurate and descriptive label for the space's air quality.

Q: Why is the "Occupancy number" cell important?

A: We propose adding a cell named "Occupancy number" after "Occupancy density" with the note "Number of building occupants." This change would provide a dedicated space for contributors to share information about the building's occupancy.

Q: Why are the dropdown menus being sorted alphabetically?

A: We propose sorting all dropdown menus alphabetically to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for contributors.

Q: Why is the "License" dropdown menu being restricted to CC-BY-NC?

A: We suggest restricting the license dropdown menu to CC-BY-NC only to ensure that all studies are licensed under a consistent and widely recognized license.

Q: Why is the "Occupant impact" dropdown menu being simplified?

A: We propose removing "satisfaction" from the occupant impact dropdown menu to simplify the menu and provide a more focused range of options.

Q: Why is the "Building type" label being changed?

A: We suggest changing the label for "Dwelling" to "Single_family_residential" to provide a more accurate and descriptive label for the building type.

Q: Why is the "Home office" option being addedA: We propose adding "Home office" as an option if the user selects "Multi_family_residential" or "Single_family_residential" to provide a more inclusive and diverse range of options for contributors.

By addressing these frequently asked questions, we hope to provide a better understanding of the latest change requests and their benefits. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.