The predicted mean vote (PMV) and predicted percentage of dissatisfied (PPD) are the most
widely used thermal comfort indices. Yet, their performance remains a contested topic. The …

Indoor thermal comfort/perception (ITC) would be affected by contextual factors. The present
article reviewed findings (thermal responses represented by neutral temperature, NT) of ITC …

Achieving thermal comfort through sustainable indoor design is an increasing concern.
Thermal comfort modelling is crucial for achieving building energy saving. This study …

Global climate change has led to increased differences in the indoor thermal environment of
traditional dwellings and residents' thermal adaptability, but quantitative research in this …

HVAC systems are utilized to construct a thermally comfortable environment for occupants.
As people spend more than 90% of time indoors, thermal conditions of indoor environment …

Saving energy consumption of air-conditioning is essential to building energy conservation
while satisfying the thermal comfort requirements of indoor environment. On the basis of …

Thermal comfort in buildings is an important parameter affecting the physiological and
psychological conditions of the users as well as their working efficiency and activity levels …

Radiant ceiling cooling panels are limited in applications due to surface condensation.
Surface temperature is a key factor affecting condensation problems, and supply water flow …

The main objective of this paper is to present a transparent Decision Support System (DSS)
for the energy managers of buildings, which can assist them in setting indoor temperature …

The abbreviated summary is below: Many thermal comfort models are based on the
subjective perception of the users in the buildings. The models are created within some …