What's new in ASHRAE's standard on comfort.

Author(s) : TURNER S. C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Eighty-seven years ago, the first thermal comfort standard determined the boundaries of comfort by seating unclothed subjects in front of fans. Of course, research is more sophisticated now. In the 45 years since ASHRAE first published Standard 55, Thermal Comfort Conditions, the standard has incorporated the latest research in every edition.

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  • Original title: What's new in ASHRAE's standard on comfort.
  • Record ID : 30002382
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 53 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 2011/06

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