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What is Thermal Comfort

Chapter 7
Advancements in Sustainable Architecture and Energy Efficiency
A zone of thermal parameters, which expresses comfort within the surrounding environment. It depends on the individual’s experience and expectations, as well as the thermal climate.
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Occupants' Habits and Natural Ventilation in a Hot Arid Climate
Hanan Al-Khatri (Sultan Qaboos University, Oman) and Farah Al-Atrash (German Jordanian University, Jordan)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7023-4.ch007
Abstract
This chapter presents the findings of a questionnaire distributed in the Arabian Gulf region to explore the potential of utilising natural ventilation to moderate thermal conditions in residential buildings. It, additionally, explores the occupants' acceptance of the idea of applying natural ventilation when outdoor thermal environments are acceptable. Natural ventilation is a key sustainable solution to improve thermal conditions in the region considering its extreme climate, huge consumption of cooling energy, and the cultural attitude to depend on mechanical ventilation. The chapter discusses the thermal adaptation including physical or behavioural adaptation, and it sheds light on selected studies discussing similar issues. A detailed climatic analysis is presented with reference to Muscat city. Discussing the questionnaire's findings revealed high acceptance to depend on natural ventilation of around 93.7% of the participants. In addition, the possibility to depend on natural ventilation in the period from November to March, especially during daytime, was revealed.
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Chapter 8
The Doors of Dynamic Thermal Perception: Towards Environmental Quality in Urban Design
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Chapter 10
Green Walls as an Environmental Strategy: A Case Study in Brasília
Thermal Comfort is a personal stage of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment and is assessed by subjective evaluation (ASHRAE Standart 55).
Published in Chapter: Green Walls as an Environmental Strategy: A Case Study in Brasília; From: Methods and Applications of Geospatial Technology in Sustainable Urbanism
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The Influence of External Spaces Building Performance Towards Learners' Thermal Comfort in Taylor's University's Lakeside Campus
It is the condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment and is assessed by subjective evaluation.
Published in Chapter: The Influence of External Spaces Building Performance Towards Learners' Thermal Comfort in Taylor's University's Lakeside Campus; From: Handbook of Research on Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Sustainable Architecture
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Healing Space in High-Density Urban Contexts: Case Studies and Design Strategies
According to ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers), standard, thermal comfort is the condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment and is assessed by subjective evaluation.
Published in Chapter: Healing Space in High-Density Urban Contexts: Case Studies and Design Strategies; From: Handbook of Research on Perception-Driven Approaches to Urban Assessment and Design
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