The last few decades have seen a dramatic increase in using the mechanical means of air-
cooling in the Middle East to provide thermal comfort that has caused high rates of energy …

Purpose—This paper tries to clarify the environmental impacts of a traditional building form
which was developed more than 5000 years ago, under the force of harsh hot climates …

There has been widespread dissatisfaction with accepted models for predicting the
conditions that people will find thermally comfortable in buildings. These models require …

The ASHRAE-55 adaptive model is considered one of the best-known thermal comfort
assessment methods in naturally ventilated buildings. This type of building reflects the …

Determination of thermal comfort, as one of the main goals of climate design, is of great
importance due to its direct impact on human productivity and health, the interior space …

This paper describes two field studies of thermal comfort conducted in Ilam, a city located in
western Iran. The first study consisted of two short-term surveys carried out during two …

A paradoxical situation exists where vernacular building traditions are in a state of decline
and are being replaced by modern counterparts, but they are repeatedly cited in the …

This book takes the position that the dynamic of the architectural environment is a key aspect
of good design, yet one which is not well anticipated or understood. Environmental variety is …

The Historical Centre of Old Havana in Cuba is currently undergoing a comprehensive
preservation and urban recovering program. Housing units are built in existing vacant plots …

The objective of this research is to examine how clothing insulation value (Icl) impacts
outdoor thermal comfort and sensation (TSV), suggest changes to the physiologically …