Outdoor thermal comfort conditions during summer in a cold semi-arid climate. A transversal field survey in Central Anatolia (Turkey)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.11.008
Abstract: Abstract In the present study the outdoor thermal comfort conditions in Konya (Central Anatolia, Turkey) were examined during summer. This is why a transversal field survey was carried out and over 300 questionnaires were filled… read more here.
Keywords: anatolia turkey; central anatolia; comfort conditions; outdoor thermal ... See more keywords
Outdoor comfort conditions in urban areas: On citizens’ perspective about microclimate mitigation of urban transit areas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2018.02.004
Abstract: Abstract Understanding citizen environmental perception is a crucial issue to improve outdoor environmental and landscape quality. This paper is aimed at investigating the perspective of travelling citizens about local microclimate conditions in a transportation open-air… read more here.
Keywords: microclimate mitigation; mitigation urban; comfort conditions; outdoor comfort ... See more keywords
A generalized model of human body radiative heat exchanges for optimal design of indoor thermal comfort conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2018.10.052
Abstract: Abstract Human thermal sensation depends heavily on radiative exchanges between the human body and the surrounding environment. Because these exchanges play a crucial role in the thermal balance of the human body, about 35% of… read more here.
Keywords: human body; comfort conditions; radiative heat; body ... See more keywords
Future changes in thermal comfort conditions over China based on multi-RegCM4 simulations
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DOI: 10.1080/16742834.2018.1471578
Abstract: ABSTRACT A set of high resolution (25 km) 21st century climate change projections using the regional climate model RegCM4 driven by four global model simulations were conducted over East Asia under the mid-range RCP4.5 scenario.… read more here.
Keywords: conditions china; increase; comfort conditions; thermal comfort ... See more keywords
The Potential of Cool Materials Towards Improving Thermal Comfort Conditions Inside Real-urban Hot-humid Microclimate
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DOI: 10.1177/09754253221083206
Abstract: The urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon has become a major concern for city sustainability in the wake of global warming and rapid urbanization. This has resulted in increased heat stress and worsened outdoor thermal comfort… read more here.
Keywords: cool materials; surface temperature; comfort conditions; temperature ... See more keywords