An Efficient Method to Compute Thermal Parameters of the Comfort Map Using a Decreased Number of Measurements

Abstract

This paper presents an empirical approach to design ideal workplaces using the PMV-PPD (predicted mean vote–predicted percentage dissatisfied) method set in ISO 7730 in terms of thermal comfort. The key concept behind our method is that the overall employee satisfaction might be improved if they can select the most suitable desk based on their personal comfort preferences. To support desk sharing, we designed a comfort map toolkit, which can visualize the distribution of comfort parameters within office spaces. The article describes the steps to create comfort maps with methods already widely used, as well as a new one developed by our research team, including the measurement procedures and the theoretical background required.

Influence of the Thermal Environment on Occupational Health and Safety in Automotive Industry: A Case Study

“…In recent years, the number of studies on the effects of the indoor thermal environment on human physical and mental health has increased. The studies focused on different aspects of the theme, such as assessing the indoor thermal environment in specific locations (classrooms, workplaces) [ 6 , 7 ], using electronic sensors for monitoring and improving the thermal sensation [ 8 ], using IT instruments for the modelling and prediction of thermal comfort [ 9 , 10 , 11 ], or the effects of heat-related illness on mental health [ 12 ].…”