In the era of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), inappropriate indoor ventilation may
turn out to be the culprit of microbial contamination in enclosed spaces and deteriorate the …

The aim of this paper is to review the literature on human thermal comfort in the built
environment. First an overview about the subject area is presented. This is followed by a …

Climate change and the urgency of decarbonizing the built environment are driving
technological innovation in the way we deliver thermal comfort to occupants. These …

Conventional heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are designed to
condition the entire building volume. In contrast, Personal Comfort Systems (PCS) target …

International standards that define thermal comfort in uniform environments are based on
the steady-state heat balance equation that posits 'neutrality'as the optimal occupant comfort …

Many new technologies and approaches to the provision of comfort inside buildings such as
displacement ventilation, mixed-mode strategies, personally controllable (task-ambient) …

Dynamic thermal comfort refers to the environmental condition with non-constant
parameters, which has attracted more concerns compared with steady-state thermal comfort …

Whether humans are in an idle state, walking, or engaged in another type of movement,
metabolic activity is the key influential factor in comfort. However, there are a limited number …

Engaging in outdoor activities offers numerous benefits for physical and mental well-being,
highlighting the importance of prioritizing outdoor comfort and safety. Shaded spaces are …

As the main regulation tool of indoor thermal environment in warm seasons, air-conditioners
are used to keep a cool environment. However, this causes problems of huge energy …