Essays about: "thermal perception"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 19 essays containing the words thermal perception.

  1. 11. Reframing plastic through experiences at a beach clean-up : a frame analysis of experience-based learnings at a beach clean-up for creating knowledge, building responsibility and motivation to shape individuals’ pro-environmental plastic behaviours

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Jana Ricarda Busch; [2019]
    Keywords : plastic crisis; frames; behavioural change; pro-environmental behaviour; motivation; responsibility; beach clean-ups; citzen science project; experience-based learning; Spain;

    Abstract : The plastic crisis is one of the major environmental challenges of our times. Plastic pollution impacts our health, water, tourism, fishing and overall ecosystem. Plastic debris has accumulated in natural habitats from the poles to the equator. READ MORE

  3. 12. Benefits of passive solar shading devices in Swedish climate scenarios. Integrated daylight and energy study.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Agnieszka Czachura; [2019]
    Keywords : solar shadings; sustainability; buildings; daylight; energy use; glare; thermal visual comfort; free cooling; Sweden; performance prediction methods; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Modern well-insulated and highly glazed buildings experience increased overheating, even in cold climates. Buildings hold the biggest share of the world’s energy use, and current climate crisis can exacerbate future need for cooling. READ MORE

  4. 13. Thermal textile pixels : Out-of-plane and in-plane heat transfer measurements of knitted textiles

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Adriana Stöhr; [2019]
    Keywords : Thermal pixel; thermal feedback; thermal conductivity; heat transfer; Peltier element; knitted structure; anisotropy; non-audial communication; non-visual communication; in-plane; out-of-plane;

    Abstract : The human body possesses a highly developed range of senses that help orienting oneself in everyday life. Especially when it comes to navigating, perceiving and reacting to the world around us, people tend to rely mostly on their vision and hearing. READ MORE

  5. 14. Evaluation of acoustic, visual and thermal comfort perception of students in the Educational Building at KTH Campus : A study case in a university building in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Installations- och energisystem

    Author : Sofia Kristina Kritikou; [2018]
    Keywords : Thermal comfort; Acoustic comfort; Visual comfort; Sustainability; Energy systems; Productivity; Indoor air quality ; Termisk komfort; Akustisk komfort; Visuell komfort; Hållbarhet; Energisystem; Produktivitet; Inomhusluftkvalitet;

    Abstract : In recent years the focus and application of sustainability in buildings has risen. Both for environmental and human well-being reasons. The quality of the indoor environment affects the well-being, productivity and work performance, but it can also affect the occupants negatively, like increasing risks of different diseases and health issues. READ MORE

  6. 15. Changing the perception of pain : An interactive experience using heat and guided meditation

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Medieteknik

    Author : Jenny Lindström; [2017]
    Keywords : Bodily interaction; Interactive experience; Wearable; Pain; Thermal stimuli; Guided meditation; Body awareness;

    Abstract : Chronic pain is a common condition that people struggle with on daily basis and many strive to find ways to relive their pain. With the development of wearables and smart garments we are now moving from designing an object to be used, to an object to be worn. READ MORE