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The effect of outdoor climate on human perception of thermal comfort in Ghadames, Libya.

Author(s) : EALIWA M. A., TAKI A. H., HOWARTH A. T., et al.

Summary

The influence of socio-demographic factors upon human thermal comfort is discussed and tested using an assessment carried out from field surveys in the summers of 1997 and 1998. The surveys were based on 60 buildings in Ghadames (30 old traditional buildings, naturally ventilated, and 30 new contemporary air-conditioned buildings). 270 participants from both types of buildings responded to questionnaires. The results indicate that the construction of residential dwellings using traditional methods is more conductive to the climatic conditions of hot-dry climate, while suiting the cultural requirements and life style of the occupants.

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  • Original title: The effect of outdoor climate on human perception of thermal comfort in Ghadames, Libya.
  • Record ID : 2002-0431
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Air distribution in rooms: ventilation for health and sustainable environment. Roomvent 2000. Proceedings of the 7th international conference.
  • Publication date: 2000/07/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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