Joint hypermobility syndromes, particularly chronic pain associated with this condition,
including Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum …

Abstract The Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) created by Fanger in the 70's is the most common
model for estimating the thermal sensation in a group of individuals. The PMV contains …

This work develops guidance and tools to understand the performance, improve the design,
and simplify the evaluation of naturally ventilated low-rise commercial buildings in warm and …

Brazil faces a housing deficit of more than 5.5 million units and nearly 11 million existing
homes present inadequate living conditions. In response, the Brazilian government …

In order to maintain thermal comfort and preserve indoor environmental quality, people use
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems inside buildings. However …

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a qualidade de vida no trabalho (QVT) de
colaboradores com diferentes níveis de instrução, utilizando-se de técnicas estatísticas uni …

In Brazil, the delivery of homes for low-inc ome households is dictated by costs rather than
performance. Issues such as the impact of climate change, affordability of operational …

Dwellings with inadequate envelopes tend to present higher energy consumption,
consequently, higher energy costs and significant environmental impacts. However …

The Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) has discrepancies in relation to the thermal reality of the
environment; thus, adaptive models serve to improve this estimate. In this context, this …

Ceramic floor tiles are widely used in buildings. In places where people are bare feet, the
thermal sensation of cold or hot depends on the environmental conditions and material …