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Expectations of indoor climate control.

Author(s) : FOUNTAIN M., BRAGER G., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Discusses reassessment of indoor climate control in the context of current thermal comfort practice and research. Reviews the limitations of comfort models and standards with several examples. Examines how people's thermal sensation and preference may be influenced by culture and climate and associated issues of thermal expectations and adaptation. Finally, discusses how incorporating these factors into future comfort standards might yield more "effective" indoor climate control.

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  • Original title: Expectations of indoor climate control.
  • Record ID : 1998-3038
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: Energy Build. - vol. 24 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1996/10

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