A review of researches about human thermal comfort in semi-outdoor spaces
The role of human thermal comfort on sustainable architecture and urban design is substantial. To concentrate on outdoor thermal comfort subject as well as indoor thermal comfort is a key to solve the global warming andwasting energy problems for future years. Semi-opened spaces as favorable and fre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English English |
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Gamut s.r.o.
2013
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29935/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29935/1/A%20review%20of%20researches%20about%20human%20thermal%20comfort%20in%20semi.pdf |
| Summary: | The role of human thermal comfort on sustainable architecture and urban design is substantial. To concentrate on outdoor thermal comfort subject as well as indoor thermal comfort is a key to solve the global warming andwasting energy problems for future years. Semi-opened spaces as favorable and frequent spaces for people in urban areas affect strongly the quality of life and well-being of persons. Although the assessments of outdoor thermal comfort have been increased in recent years, the number of researches that primarily focused on human thermal comfort in semi-outdoor spaces is few. This article reviews the studies about semi-opened spaces have been executed in various climate conditions since late years. Furthermore, it explained the general assessment methods of the semi-outdoor thermal comfort. |
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