Different stakeholders are involved in the energy consumption in buildings: occupants,
designers, managers, operators, policymakers, technology developers and vendors …

This study explores how climatic background or long-term thermal history influences
individuals' in-the-moment thermal comfort experiences. This investigation was conducted at …

Advances in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies have
dramatically improved the indoor thermal environment, but attention should be paid on how …

Understanding how long-term thermal history affects thermal comfort expectations in older
adults (65+) has implications for designing energy-efficient spaces in a changing climate. A …

Thermal experience and thermal exposure are important aspects of thermal adaptation.
However, the dynamic effects on thermal adaptation of thermal experiences and thermal …

Despite the multifaceted nature of notion of thermal comfort, designers have embraced a
very strict definition of it, which consists of very tight and static environments, were transition …

The necessity of exploring the relationship between sleep quality and the thermal
environment has amplified regarding increasing heat stress risk on the human body due to …

This paper examines the influence of building characteristics, occupant demographics and
behaviour on gas and electricity consumption, differentiating between family groups; homes …

The study aimed to identify diurnal indoor temperature patterns and quantify the impact of
outdoor on indoor temperature as well as of other modifying factors. Indoor and outdoor …

Preference for thermal environments is affected by the thermal histories on their own. A
deeper understanding of human thermal adaptation to create comfortable and energy …