Objective The study aimed to identify, appraise and update evidence on the association
between cold temperatures (ie< 18° C) within homes (ie dwellings) and health and well …

This study provides a comprehensive scoping review of the literature on the well-being of
residential environments for older adults, addressing multiple domains of indoor comfort …

The growing frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events necessitates
interventions to reduce heat exposures. Local opportunities for heat adaptation may be …

Household energy resilience, particularly maintaining essential energy services within an
acceptable and affordable level, is critical during extreme weather events (eg, winter storms …

Housing construction and operating costs can be reduced if building codes are designed to
meet local expectations of thermal comfort─ expectations that can vary across cultures and …

Climate heat waves occurring in urban centers are a serious threat to public health and
wellbeing. Historically, most heat-related mortalities have arisen from excessive overheating …

Health, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO)(2016), is “a condition of
complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not only the absence of sickness or …

Given the higher frequency and intensity of climate extreme events, it is crucial to
understand the indoor thermal demand of the elderly and the changes in controlling indoor …

The health of older adults is crucial for the overall health of the entire life cycle. Based on
population sampling survey data and census data from 131 prefecture level units in the …

As the population ages, the thermal environment indoors for the elderly has garnered
extensive attention. However, current research on thermal comfort for the elderly is not …