Personal thermal comfort models based on physiological measurements–A design of experiments based review

K Chen, Q Xu, B Leow, A Ghahramani - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Researchers have shown that the physiological-based personal comfort models (PCM) are
capable of addressing individual differences as well as transient thermal comfort. Given that …

Opportunities and challenges of using thermal comfort models for building design and operation for the elderly: A literature review

S Zhou, B Li, C Du, H Liu, Y Wu, S Hodder… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
In a progressively ageing society, providing thermally comfortable environments for the
elderly has received attention from academics and practitioners. Thermal comfort models lay …

Interpretable prediction of thermal sensation for elderly people based on data sampling, machine learning and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP)

G Zheng, Y Zhang, X Yue, K Li - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine learning (ML) algorithms are frequently used to predict human thermal
sensation votes (TSV). Establishing a TSV prediction model for elderly people is essential …

A novel theoretical model for predicting the individuals' thermal sensations based on air temperature and biomarkers measured by wearable devices

A Omidvar, J Kim - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Optimal control of indoor thermal environments based on real-time monitoring of occupants'
feeling of warmth (aka thermal sensation) is one of the effective strategies to improve …

Recognition and prediction of elderly thermal sensation based on outdoor facial skin temperature

J Wang, Q Li, G Zhu, W Kong, H Peng, M Wei - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The global ageing issues and climate extremes are becoming increasingly prevalent.
Increasingly, elderly people may have difficulty expressing their feelings or needs for …

Human-building interaction: A bibliometric review

R Taherkhani, M Aziminezhad - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Human-Building Interaction (HBI) encompasses the relationship between humans
and buildings with a focus on fostering the senses, emotions, and comfort of the occupants …

Personal thermal comfort prediction using multi-physiological sensors: The design and development of deep neural network models based on individual preferences

K Haruehansapong, M Kliangkhlao, K Yeranee… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Personal Thermal Comfort (PTC) is a critical indicator of health, well-being, and
productivity, especially for susceptible occupants (eg, older people and patients). However …

Thermal sensation prediction model for high-speed train occupants based on skin temperatures and skin wettedness

W Zhou, M Yang, Y Peng, Q Xiao, C Fan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Passenger thermal comfort in high-speed train (HST) carriages presents unique challenges
due to factors such as extensive operational areas, longer travel durations, larger spaces …

Self-healing sodium acetate trihydrate phase change material gel demonstrating solar energy conversion and storage for personal thermal management under static …

X Liu, L Wang, P Lin, Z Huang, Y Chen - Solar Energy Materials and Solar …, 2024 - Elsevier
The medium temperature phase change material gels (PCMGs) have a thermal storage
capacity to meet the body's needs for thermal comfort in cold environments. However …

[HTML][HTML] A data-driven framework for thermal comfort assessment method based on user interaction

Q Fan, X Xu, P Liu, H Zhang, S Tang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid development of smart home systems requires a transition of thermal comfort
studies. A feasible, user-friendly, consumer-oriented thermal comfort assessment method for …