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Occupant movement and the thermal modelling of buildings.

Author(s) : NEWSHAM G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Occupants do move around inside spaces and may experience several thermal environments within the same space. Describes the computer model FENESTRA, developed to include mobile occupants. States the model predicts that a mobile occupant can experience improved thermal comfort compared to an occupant fixed at the centre of the same space. Discusses implications for both the size of the cooling plant and the thermostat settings for cooling.

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  • Original title: Occupant movement and the thermal modelling of buildings.
  • Record ID : 1993-3449
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Energy Build. - vol. 18 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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