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View article: Ten questions concerning the application of adaptive thermal comfort in mixed-mode buildings
Ten questions concerning the application of adaptive thermal comfort in mixed-mode buildings Open
The recently completed IEA Annex 69 (Strategy and Practice of Adaptive Thermal Comfort in Low Energy Buildings) identified mixed-mode (MM) building design and operation as key strategies for the buildings sector in its transition towards a…
View article: HIGH Horizons - User-friendly tool for heat-related risk assessment of the working environment in health facilities - CHECKLIST
HIGH Horizons - User-friendly tool for heat-related risk assessment of the working environment in health facilities - CHECKLIST Open
This risk assessment checklist provides a practical and systematic procedure to identify and assess risks caused by working in high temperatures in healthcare settings, with the goal to prevent or reduce heat-related health risks, improve …
View article: Multi-segmentation of JOS-3 thermoregulation model: Validation under steady-state and transient conditions
Multi-segmentation of JOS-3 thermoregulation model: Validation under steady-state and transient conditions Open
Proper thermoregulation in humans plays a vital role in maintaining physiological homeostasis and is crucial for survival. Accurate prediction of the human thermal response through thermoregulation models has many potential benefits in the…
View article: Review of Fault Detection Applications and Methods in Buildings
Review of Fault Detection Applications and Methods in Buildings Open
View article: Optimized Air Distribution for Contaminant Control in a Cleanroom: A Numerical Study
Optimized Air Distribution for Contaminant Control in a Cleanroom: A Numerical Study Open
This study aimed to investigate the possibilities of providing the required cleanliness level in an ISO7/8 pharmaceutical cleanroom at a low air change rate of 10 ACH by optimizing the room airflow distribution. The research utilizes numer…
View article: HIGH Horizons - User-friendly tool for heat-related risk assessment of the working environment in health facilities - REPORT
HIGH Horizons - User-friendly tool for heat-related risk assessment of the working environment in health facilities - REPORT Open
This HIGH Horizons report (Deliverable D2.9) provides a practical and systematic procedure to identify and assess risks caused by working in high temperatures in healthcare settings, with the goal to prevent or reduce heat-related health r…
View article: Skin Temperature as Input to Behavioral Thermal Adaptation for Energy-Efficient HVAC Control
Skin Temperature as Input to Behavioral Thermal Adaptation for Energy-Efficient HVAC Control Open
View article: Thermal comfort of autistic people with and without a view out
Thermal comfort of autistic people with and without a view out Open
View article: Development and application of a thermoregulatory control for a thermal manikin: A comparative study of the thermal response of young and elderly individuals
Development and application of a thermoregulatory control for a thermal manikin: A comparative study of the thermal response of young and elderly individuals Open
View article: Indoor environment and user perceptions in offices in Greenland compared to Denmark
Indoor environment and user perceptions in offices in Greenland compared to Denmark Open
View article: Optimising indoor environmental quality: Development of a benchmarking tool for valuing performance in office buildings
Optimising indoor environmental quality: Development of a benchmarking tool for valuing performance in office buildings Open
View article: HIGH Horizons - Environmental exposures in health facilities
HIGH Horizons - Environmental exposures in health facilities Open
This HIGH Horizons report (deliverable 2.8) describes the quantification and evaluation of thermal exposures in selected healthcare facilities in South Africa, Sweden and Zimbawe through monitoring of indoor thermal environment parameters,…
View article: Preventing heat-related deaths: The urgent need for a global early warning system for heat
Preventing heat-related deaths: The urgent need for a global early warning system for heat Open
Heatwaves are the deadliest weather hazard and people and societies across the world continue to suffer from heat-related impacts. Future climate projections show a troubling increase in cross-sectoral impacts including health and economic…
View article: Scoping review of post occupancy evaluation of office buildings with focus on indoor environmental quality and productivity
Scoping review of post occupancy evaluation of office buildings with focus on indoor environmental quality and productivity Open
Post occupancy evaluation (POE) is used widely to evaluate if a building performs as envisioned during the design phase, and more importantly, if the occupants feel healthy and well. The aim of the present study was to review the practices…
View article: Thermal Comfort of Autistic People: Impact of a Natural View Out
Thermal Comfort of Autistic People: Impact of a Natural View Out Open
View article: Multi-Segmentation of Jos-3 Thermoregulation Model: Validation Under Steady-State and Transient Conditions
Multi-Segmentation of Jos-3 Thermoregulation Model: Validation Under Steady-State and Transient Conditions Open
View article: Én vej til bedre luftkvalitet i skoler
Én vej til bedre luftkvalitet i skoler Open
View article: Optimising Indoor Environmental Quality: Development of a Benchmarking Tool for Valuing Performance in Office Buildings
Optimising Indoor Environmental Quality: Development of a Benchmarking Tool for Valuing Performance in Office Buildings Open
View article: Madlavningens skjulte udfordringer - emhætter og luftkvalitet
Madlavningens skjulte udfordringer - emhætter og luftkvalitet Open
View article: Indoor thermal and visual well-being of people with autism: preliminary results from a field study in Denmark
Indoor thermal and visual well-being of people with autism: preliminary results from a field study in Denmark Open
The literature contains very little knowledge regarding the indoor well-being of people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Though, when dealing with higher autism levels and specific co-morbidities, the lack of autonomy of potential su…
View article: Validating an advanced smartphone application for thermal advising in cold environments
Validating an advanced smartphone application for thermal advising in cold environments Open
The ClimApp smartphone application was developed to merge meteorological forecast data with personal information for individualized and improved thermal warning during heat and cold stress and for indoor comfort in buildings. For cold envi…
View article: Effect of sitting posture on the thermal insulation of modern office chairs
Effect of sitting posture on the thermal insulation of modern office chairs Open
This study experimentally explored the variability in thermal insulation with different sitting postures and a contemporary selection of chair designs. Also, the insulating effect of three different types of facemasks was evaluated. Measur…
View article: Indoor environment perception of people with autism spectrum condition: A scoping review
Indoor environment perception of people with autism spectrum condition: A scoping review Open
Current standards and guidelines on indoor environmental criteria contain very little information regarding people with special needs. This study provides a scoping review of the literature aimed at indoor environment design and sensorial …
View article: Classroom airing behaviour significantly affects pupil well-being and concentration performance – Results of a large-scale citizen science study in Danish schools
Classroom airing behaviour significantly affects pupil well-being and concentration performance – Results of a large-scale citizen science study in Danish schools Open
This study surveyed the indoor environment in Danish classrooms and explored its associations with pupil well-being and performance. It was a large-scale citizen science study using a simple intervention carried out over two days. On one o…
View article: Implications of lower indoor temperatures – Not cool for cold susceptible individuals across both sexes
Implications of lower indoor temperatures – Not cool for cold susceptible individuals across both sexes Open
Wider temperature ranges in buildings can reduce building energy use and prevent shortage of energy availability. However, humans do not perceive temperature equally and a general lowering of indoor temperature may in particular impact sus…
View article: Mandated temperature levels in the European building stock - how low can you go?
Mandated temperature levels in the European building stock - how low can you go? Open
View article: Does the outside view affect the luminous and thermal perception? A preliminary study
Does the outside view affect the luminous and thermal perception? A preliminary study Open
This study explores whether differences in urban views affect thermal and visual perception. Experimental sessions were conducted in two identical office rooms with controlled temperatures, naturally lit but with different window views. Sp…
View article: Effects of indoor lighting conditions and window views on occupants’ well-being and behavior: a systematic review.
Effects of indoor lighting conditions and window views on occupants’ well-being and behavior: a systematic review. Open
This paper reviews 49 studies that addressed how window view, daylighting, and lighting in buildings affect occupants’ behavior and well-being. The systematic literature search was performed in November 2021 and focused on office and educa…
View article: The usability of ClimApp: A personalized thermal stress warning tool
The usability of ClimApp: A personalized thermal stress warning tool Open
View article: Occupants’ responses to window views, daylighting and lighting in buildings: A critical review
Occupants’ responses to window views, daylighting and lighting in buildings: A critical review Open
This paper presents a critical review of studies addressing the effects of window views, daylighting, and lighting on occupant behavior, perception, performance, and well-being. A systematic search in the Scopus database was performed in N…