Evaluating the connection between thermal comfort and productivity in buildings: A systematic literature review
AM Bueno, AA de Paula Xavier, EE Broday - Buildings, 2021 - mdpi.com
The thermal environment is one of the main factors that influence thermal comfort and,
consequently, the productivity of occupants inside buildings. Throughout the years, research …
consequently, the productivity of occupants inside buildings. Throughout the years, research …
[HTML][HTML] Threshold temperatures for subjective heat stress in urban apartments—Analysing nocturnal bedroom temperatures during a heat wave in Germany
As climate change progresses, it is causing more frequent and severe heat waves, resulting
in higher indoor temperatures. Various temperature thresholds for indicating indoor …
in higher indoor temperatures. Various temperature thresholds for indicating indoor …
Recent increases in exposure to extreme humid‐heat events disproportionately affect populated regions
Extreme heat research has largely focused on dry‐heat, while humid‐heat that poses a
substantial threat to human‐health remains relatively understudied. Using hourly high …
substantial threat to human‐health remains relatively understudied. Using hourly high …
Is a wet-bulb temperature of 35∘ C the correct threshold for human survivability?
A wet-bulb temperature of 35∘ C is widely used as the threshold for human survivability, but
the wet-bulb temperature is not a particularly accurate metric for human heat stress. For a …
the wet-bulb temperature is not a particularly accurate metric for human heat stress. For a …
Amplification of temperature extremes in Arabian Peninsula under warmer worlds
Abstract The Paris Agreement and the Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5° C from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlighted the potential risks of climate …
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlighted the potential risks of climate …
Hot weather hazard analysis over India
Heat waves are often termed as the silent killer and have become even more important as
recent studies suggest that the heat wave have become second most devastating extreme …
recent studies suggest that the heat wave have become second most devastating extreme …
Evaluating heat stress and occupational risks in the Southern Himalayas under current and future climates
The southern Himalayas, characterized by its dense population and hot, humid summers,
are confronted with some of the world's most severe heat stress risks. This study uses the …
are confronted with some of the world's most severe heat stress risks. This study uses the …
CMIP6 models informed summer human thermal discomfort conditions in Indian regional hotspot
KK Shukla, R Attada - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The frequency and intensity of extreme thermal stress conditions during summer are
expected to increase due to climate change. This study examines sixteen models from the …
expected to increase due to climate change. This study examines sixteen models from the …
Global reductions in manual agricultural work capacity due to climate change
Manual outdoor work is essential in many agricultural systems. Climate change will make
such work more stressful in many regions due to heat exposure. The physical work capacity …
such work more stressful in many regions due to heat exposure. The physical work capacity …
Comprehensive analysis of thermal stress over northwest India: Climatology, trends and extremes
Heat waves are quite frequent over the Indian subcontinent during the summer season (April–
July) owing to an increase in anthropogenic activities and global temperatures. These …
July) owing to an increase in anthropogenic activities and global temperatures. These …