ShareThermal comfort and building design in the tropical climates.
Author(s) : MALLICK F. H.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Reports a study of occupants of urban housing in Bangladesh which indicates tolerance to high temperatures and very high humidities for comfort. Simple means such as cool surfaces and ceiling fans are able to provide comfort.
Details
- Original title: Thermal comfort and building design in the tropical climates.
- Record ID : 1997-3579
- Languages: English
- Source: Energy Build. - vol. 23 - n. 3
- Publication date: 1996
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- Themes: Comfort air conditioning
- Keywords: Building; Bangladesh; Thermal comfort; Air conditioning; Hot climate
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