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A FIELD STUDY OF THERMAL ENVIRONMENTS AND COMFORT IN OFFICE BUILDINGS.

Author(s) : SCHILLER G. E.

Summary

THE PAPER PRESENTS A FIELD STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND OCCUPANT COMFORT IN 10 OFFICE BUILDINGS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGION. THE AUTHORS MADE A TOTAL OF 2,342 VISITS TO 304 PARTICIPANTS DURING 2 SEASONS, COLLECTING A FULL SET OF PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS AND SUBJECTIVE RESPONSES. THEY DESCRIBE THE BUILDING ENVIRONMENTS AND THEIR CONFORMITY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE THERMAL STANDARDS, THE DISTRIBUTION OF THERMAL SENSATION RESPONSES, NEUTRAL AND PREFERRED TEMPERATURES, CONDITIONS OF THERMAL ACCEPTABILITY, AND GENDER AND SEASONAL EFFECTS ON COMFORT RESPONSES.

Details

  • Original title: A FIELD STUDY OF THERMAL ENVIRONMENTS AND COMFORT IN OFFICE BUILDINGS.
  • Record ID : 1989-2410
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1988
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 94; n. 2; 280-308; 10 fig.; 6 tabl.; 21 ref.; discuss.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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