بایگانی‌ها Thermal Comfort

Thermal Comfort – Section 2

Differences in Thermal Comfort Between Men and Women 1. Introduction Indoor air conditioning is based on experimental models of thermal comfort developed in the 1960s. 2. Metabolism and Standards • Standard values for one of the fundamental variables, the metabolic rate (the amount of energy expenditure and heat production of each individual), are determined based on the metabolism of an average man. • This value is 35% higher than the predicted basal metabolic rate of an average woman. 3. Women's Metabolic Rate • According to recent findings,...

Thermal Comfort – part 1

Thermal Comfort in Modern Architecture Thermal comfort has become one of the important and controversial topics in today's architecture. Before designing and constructing any space, one of the main priorities is to determine and estimate the thermal comfort range of users. Factors Influencing Thermal Comfort Climatic Changes: Changes in climate have a major impact on human thermal comfort. Human Reactions: Humans react differently to climatic changes. Technology and Optimization With advances in technology, humanity has strived to optimize climatic conditions and create the best possible living environment. Importance of...