scholarly journals Indoor thermal comfort in contemporary Sri Lankan urban houses: a simulation study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Rohinton Emmanuel ◽  
Gishan Rathnayake
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort

Numerical simulation study of BIPV/T double-skin facade for various climate zones in Australia: Effects on indoor thermal comfort

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siliang Yang ◽  
Alessandro Cannavale ◽  
Deo Prasad ◽  
Alistair Sproul ◽  
Francesco Fiorito
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Climate Zones ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
Double Skin

Occupants’ impact on indoor thermal comfort: a co-simulation study on stochastic control of solar shades

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Yao ◽  
David Hou Chi Chow ◽  
Rong-Yue Zheng ◽  
Cheng-Wen Yan
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Stochastic Control ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort

A Study on Indoor Thermal Improvement of Container for Low Income Housing in Jakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 835 ◽  
pp. 408-415
Author(s):  
Yosica Mariana ◽  
Religiana Hendarti ◽  
Miladini Prastiwi
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Air Gap ◽  
High Thermal Conductivity ◽  
The Third ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
Thermal Improvement

This paper presents a study of thermal comfort of container for a low income flat in Jakarta. This study was conducted since the population of Jakarta is rapidly growing so that the provision of houses for inhabitants especially for low-income communities is necessary. One solution to resolve this issue is vertical housing that concern the sustainability development process; hence, the use of used container may become a suitable choice. However, the drawback of the container is made of aluminum which has high thermal conductivity and can cause poor indoor thermal comfort. This study, therefore, analysed a used container to investigate its indoor thermal comfort. In order to facilitate that objective, a simulation study was conducted. The simulation study consisted of two steps: (1) to simulate the indoor thermal comfort of the container without insulation and (2) to simulate the container after has been added by insulator materials and air gap between the materials. The results showed that by adding insulator materials and air gap as the second layer, the indoor thermal comfort can be improved up to 26%. This result is in the range of the third level of Standard National Indonesia (SNI) thermal comfort version.

Investigating the Impact of Ornamental Plants Correlated with Indoor Thermal Comfort and Eco-Energy

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Sugiono Sugiono ◽  
Suluh E. Swara ◽  
Wisnu Wijanarko ◽  
Dwi H. Sulistyarini
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
The Impact

Effects of weather on indoor thermal comfort

1969 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Auliciems
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort

scholarly journals Impacts on Indoor Thermal Comfort and Heating Energy Use in Hellenic Dwellings from Occupant Behavioral Reactions

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 6254
Author(s):  
Elena G. Dascalaki ◽  
Constantinos A. Balaras
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Local Heating ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Building Stock ◽  
Heating Systems ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
Energy Audits

In an effort to reduce the operational cost of their dwellings, occupants may even have to sacrifice their indoor thermal comfort conditions. Following the economic recession in Greece over recent years, homeowners have been forced to adapt their practices by shortening heating hours, lowering the indoor thermostat settings, isolating spaces that are not heated or even turning off their central heating system and using alternative local heating systems. This paper presents the results from over 100 occupant surveys using questionnaires and walk-through energy audits in Hellenic households that documented how occupants operated the heating systems in their dwellings and the resulting indoor thermal comfort conditions and actual energy use. The results indicate that the perceived winter thermal comfort conditions were satisfactory in only half of the dwellings, since the actual operating space heating periods averaged only 5 h (compared with the assumed 18 h in standard conditions), while less than half heated their entire dwellings and only a fifth maintained an indoor setpoint temperature of 20 °C, corresponding to standard comfort conditions. Mainstream energy conservation measures include system maintenance, switching to more efficient systems, reducing heat losses and installing controls. This information is then used to derive empirical adaptation factors for bridging the gap between the calculated and actual energy use, making more realistic estimates of the expected energy savings following building renovations, setting prudent targets for energy efficiency and developing effective plans toward a decarbonized building stock.

scholarly journals Indoor Thermal Comfort Analysis: A Case Study of Modern and Traditional Buildings in Hot-Arid Climatic Region of Ethiopia

Urban Science ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Haven Hailu ◽  
Eshetu Gelan ◽  
Yared Girma
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Thermal Sensation ◽  
Climatic Region ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Objective Measurements ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
Adaptive Comfort

Indoor thermal comfort is an essential aspect of sustainable architecture and it is critical in maintaining a safe indoor environment. Expectations, acceptability, and preferences of traditional and modern buildings are different in terms of thermal comfort. This study, therefore, attempts to evaluate the indoor thermal comforts of modern and traditional buildings and identify the contributing factors that impede or facilitate indoor thermal comfort in Semera city, Ethiopia. This study employed subjective and objective measurements. The subjective measurement is based on the ASHRAE seven-point thermal sensation scale. An adaptive comfort model was employed according to the ASHRAE standard to evaluate indoor thermal comfort. The results revealed that with regards to thermal sensational votes between −1 and +1, 88% of the respondents are satisfied with the indoor environment in traditional houses, while in modern houses this figure is 22%. Likewise, 83% of occupants in traditional houses expressed a preference for their homes to remain the same or be only slightly cooler or warmer. Traditional houses were, on average, in compliance with the 80% acceptability band of the adaptive comfort standard. The study investigated that traditional building techniques and materials, in combination with consideration of microclimate, were found to play a significant role in regulating the indoor environment.

A generalized model of human body radiative heat exchanges for optimal design of indoor thermal comfort conditions

Solar Energy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 176 ◽  
pp. 556-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Concettina Marino ◽  
Antonino Nucara ◽  
Giorgia Peri ◽  
Matilde Pietrafesa ◽  
Gianfranco Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Radiative Heat ◽  
Generalized Model ◽  
Indoor Thermal Comfort ◽  
Heat Exchanges
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