Essays about: "Local Thermal Discomfort"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the words Local Thermal Discomfort.

  1. 6. Examination of adaptive comfort models for appropriate assessment of thermal comfort in transitory and semiexternal spaces

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Medina Deliahmedova; [2016]
    Keywords : Thermal comfort; PMV; adaptive comfort model; UTCI; transitory spaces; semi-external spaces; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Thermal comfort is a topic that for the last century has interested designers and researchers. European and International standards have given guidelines for assessment of thermal comfort in typical indoor environments for long occupancy, however the transitory spaces and semi-external spaces have not been addressed. READ MORE

  3. 7. Refined distribution of frit. Method and design tool for improved thermal comfort in glazed spaces.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Magdalena Stefanowicz; Amanda O'Donnell; [2016]
    Keywords : frit; solar shading; parametric design; overheating; g-value; glazed spaces; thermal comfort; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Thermal comfort in highly glazed buildings has long proven to be a troublesome matter due to unwanted passive solar heat gains. Excessive solar gains are commonly counteracted with energy-intensive cooling systems and/or comprehensive shading devices. Shading devices are used to adjust solar heat transmission through glazing. READ MORE

  4. 8. Wind flows impact on pedestrian comfort study in a Joint Development Zone project

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

    Author : Célie BIGORRE; [2015]
    Keywords : Wind flows; Energy; Bioclimatism; Pedestrian comfort;

    Abstract : Passive gains are becoming essentials with the introduction of new buildings thermal regulations. To optimize such gains, districts ground plan have to be based not only on urban consideration, but on bioclimatic considerations as well. READ MORE