An analysis of occupants response to thermal discomfort in green and conventional buildings in New Zealand

NSM Azizi, S Wilkinson, E Fassman - Energy and Buildings, 2015 - Elsevier
Studies have found high discomfort issues in green buildings where occupants find it too
cold during the winter and too hot during the summer. Green buildings are highly climate …

The importance of air movement in warmer temperatures: a novel SET* house case study

JJ Shiel, R Aynsley, B Moghtaderi… - Running Buildings on …, 2018 - taylorfrancis.com
Surface temperatures increased rapidly in the last 100 years by 1 K (Kelvin), and could
increase by a further 1.4 K in just 35 years, challenging building designers to provide …

Literature Review: Thermal Comfort and Air-Conditioning

T Law, T Law - The Future of Thermal Comfort in an Energy …, 2013 - Springer
The cost of supplying energy to the office space has historically been insignificant compared
to the cost of labour. A study on a typical American office (Holz et al. 1997) found the cost of …

[PDF][PDF] The Revitalization of Central City Areas as a Mean for Urban Sustainability–Case Study: Harbour of Rio de Janeiro

M Laar - Proc., Plea2004-The 21th Conference on Passive Low …, 2004 - researchgate.net
The harbour area in Rio de Janeiro, located next to the city centre, is losing its former
function due to a transfer of the harbour activities to other places. The area behind the wharf …