The ability to measure occupants' thermal state in real time will enable major advances in
the control of air conditioning systems. This study proposes predicting occupant thermal …

Abstract Personal Comfort Systems (PCS) are equipments that heat and/or cool occupants
without affecting surrounding environments, ranging from commonly used devices to …

Buildings are designed to respond to functional and regulatory needs, providing comfortable
conditions to occupants, offering satisfactory environmental settings, minimising health risks …

This study set out to understand the dynamics of human thermal sensation and perception
associated with outdoor thermal variability in urban contexts. Previous studies found that …

Abstract Personal Comfort Systems (PCSs) create a localized comfort situation satisfying
individual needs. These devices have low power consumption, as they focus on local …

Interior design that imitates nature or plant channels that are easy to contact with nature has
been proven to be an effective means to overcome the boring shortcomings of underground …

Indoor solar radiation significantly affects human thermal sensation, especially with the
extensive use of glass structures in modern buildings. This study explored the varying …

In this paper, we investigate the feasibility, robustness, and optimization of introducing
personal comfort systems (PCS), apparatuses that promises in energy saving and comfort …

Abstract Personal Comfort Systems (PCS) are energy-efficient devices that create a
microenvironment around occupants and can be controlled individually to improve personal …

The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a local wearable cooling
solution in improving thermal comfort, emotional state, and cognitive performance. The study …