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Implications of indoor climate control for comfort, energy and environment .

Energy and Buildings

Author: Mahdavi, A., Kumar, S.
Year: 1996
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

This paper critically examines the underlying premises of indoor climate control technologies and the HVAC industry (heating, ventilating, air-conditioning). It questions whether `total environmental control' is possible, effective and desirable. The paper also reviews the methods and terminology of thermal comfort science focusing on the question of predictability of people's environmental preferences. The paper concludes with a review of recent critical observations and ideas that transcend conventional control technologies and corresponding comfort standards toward new vistas in environmental design.

Further Details

Pages 167-177
Accession Number 26.2.04
Keywords air, design

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