Simulation and validation of indoor temperatures and relative humidity in multi-zone buildings under occupancy conditions using multi-objective calibration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.107973
Abstract: Abstract Buildings are expected to be energy efficient but also to provide a comfortable environment to their occupants as well as to be durable. Indoor relative humidity influences the energy consumption, structure and the occupants’… read more here.
Keywords: indoor temperatures; multi zone; temperatures relative; relative humidity ... See more keywords
Determinants of winter indoor temperatures below the threshold for healthy living in England
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109399
Abstract: Abstract This study investigated the determinants of the proportion of hours a dwelling meets the indoor temperature threshold for healthy living of at least 18 °C in winter, as recommended in a recent review. Secondary… read more here.
Keywords: determinants winter; healthy living; indoor temperatures; threshold healthy ... See more keywords
Monitoring and moderating extreme indoor temperatures in low-income urban communities
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/abdbf2
Abstract: Climate change presents significant threats to human health, especially for low-income urban communities in the Global South. Despite numerous studies of heat stress, surprisingly little is known about the temperatures actually encountered by people in… read more here.
Keywords: extreme indoor; indoor temperatures; urban communities; low income ... See more keywords
Combined effects of ventilation rates and indoor temperatures on cognitive performance of female higher education students in a hot climate
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DOI: 10.1111/ina.13004
Abstract: Abstract Impairment in mental functions attributed to the effects of indoor air quality and thermal conditions has received considerable attention in the past decade, particularly for educational buildings where students’ cognitive performance is essential to… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive performance; performance; combined effects; indoor temperatures ... See more keywords
Effects of quilts on comfortable indoor temperatures and human thermal responses during sleep.
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DOI: 10.1111/ina.13122
Abstract: Quilts play a vital role in the thermal comfort of sleeping people. This study aims to investigate the comfortable indoor temperatures and thermal responses when people sleep in different quilts. The experiment tested three kinds… read more here.
Keywords: lower upper; thermal responses; lower lower; upper upper ... See more keywords
Indoor Temperatures in Low Cost Housing in Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14111410
Abstract: Ambient and indoor temperature affects thermal comfort and human health. In a changing climate with a predicted change in temperature extremes, understanding indoor temperatures, both hot and cold, of different housing types is important. This… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; indoor temperature; indoor temperatures; housing ... See more keywords
Role of Phase Change Materials Containing Carbonized Rice husks on the Roof-Surface and Indoor Temperatures for Cool Roof System Application
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules25143280
Abstract: This study researches the effect of phase change materials (PCMs) containing carbonized rice husks (CRHs) in wood plastic composites (WPCs) as roof finishing materials on roof-surface and indoor temperatures. A cool roof miniature model was… read more here.
Keywords: roof surface; surface; indoor temperatures; surface indoor ... See more keywords