In air conditioned buildings where thermal conditions comply with existing building codes and standards, many people often complain of unpleasant thermal sensations. These complaints may often be caused by differences in the occupants activity level and the fact that people are not alike and may prefer different thermal conditions. In this paper the important role played by clothing in the attainment of thermal comfort is stressed and it is shown how the clothing may be used to compensate for different activities and personal differences. This phenomenon is analyzed by assessing the sensitivity of Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD) index to the subjects' activity and to the thermal insulation of the clothes they wear.
Clothing: an essential individual adjustment factor for obtaining general thermal comfort
D'AMBROSIO, Francesca Romana
1991-01-01
Abstract
In air conditioned buildings where thermal conditions comply with existing building codes and standards, many people often complain of unpleasant thermal sensations. These complaints may often be caused by differences in the occupants activity level and the fact that people are not alike and may prefer different thermal conditions. In this paper the important role played by clothing in the attainment of thermal comfort is stressed and it is shown how the clothing may be used to compensate for different activities and personal differences. This phenomenon is analyzed by assessing the sensitivity of Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD) index to the subjects' activity and to the thermal insulation of the clothes they wear.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
