Evolution and performance analysis of adaptive thermal comfort models – A comprehensive literature review

Yao, Runming; Zhang, Shaoxing; Du, Chenqiu; Schweiker, Marcel; Hodder, Simon; Olesen, Bjarne W.; Toftum, Jørn; D'Ambrosio, Francesca Romana; Gebhardt, Hansjürgen; Zhou, Shan; Yuan, Fuqing; Li, Baizhan

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109020

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“…Thermal comfort can be assessed quantitatively in a variety of ways including: min/max temperature, average temperature, excursion below/above a value, degree-hours below/above a value, difference between the internal and external temperature and by using adaptive thermal comfort theory. 21 It can also be assessed via an occupant comfort survey by asking occupants how they feel about the current temperature (thermal sensation vote, TSV 22 ) or if they would like it changed (thermal preference vote, TPV 23 ). In this work TSV and TPV could not be used as they could not be compared to the simulation results for this population and would have made the data collection even more difficult, particularly in Afghanistan.…”

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Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru

Eltaweel

Kuchai

Albadra

et al. 2022

Building Services Engineering Research and Technology

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Displaced populations are housed in various constructions, including lightweight predesigned structures. Theoretically, self-built heavyweight structures should ensure better temperatures and be closer to cultural norms. To examine this directly for the first time, lightweight pre-designed solutions are compared with high-mass self-built alternatives in Afghanistan and Peru, via monitoring, dynamic simulation, occupant surveys, the Shelter Assessment Matrix (SAM) and ShelTherm. Lightweight solutions increase peak summer temperatures, but only by 2°C, but reduce minimum temperatures by up to 5°C. Simulations only provided a qualitatively similar time series to the monitoring, because identical homes showed a large variance in temperatures. This questions the benefit of simulation compared to approaches which concentrate on whether shelters exacerbate or ameliorate external temperatures. In addition, a dwelling provides more than comfort, it supports family life, which is best addressed by tools like SAM, not thermal simulation. Hence it might be ideal to recommend high-mass self-build if possible, and to focus modelling efforts on qualitative aspects of simulation time-series, such as whether the building suppresses or exacerbates external conditions, and equally on psycho-cultural aspects. The term narrative modelling is introduced to describe this new approach which will be of direct benefit to the humanitarian community. Building simulation engineers have much to offer the humanitarian shelter sector, however they are not often brought into play in a disaster. Hence, we suggest a practical role they can take is in examining strategies before disasters and in creating knowledge or analysis methods that aid agency staff can apply on the ground. Here we showcase this approach. It is clear that although dynamic thermal simulation is highly useful, psycho-social aspects are equally important, thus engineers are likely to need to use tools that consider such aspects in order to maximize the usefulness of their conclusions.

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Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru

Eltaweel

Kuchai

Albadra

et al. 2022

Building Services Engineering Research and Technology

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“…(Zhu et al, 2022) (Costa-Carrapiço et al, 2022) (ASHRAE, 1992) (Prianto et al, 2017). Kenyamanan termal adalah sebuah kondisi pikiran dalam mengekspresikan rasa nyaman dan puas terhadap kondisi lingkungan termal dan biasanya dinilai secara subyektif (Costa-Carrapiço et al, 2022) (Yao et al, 2022) (Ye et al, 2022) (Yang et al, 2022) (Hermawan et al, 2019) (Wang et al, 2022) (ASHRAE, 1992) (Hermawan et al, 2020). Perubahan panas pada permukaan tubuh dipengaruhi oleh faktor lingkungan.…”

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people do most of their activities at home. So, acomfortable space is needed to support every activity running optimally. One solution that is believedby the community is that the presence of a pool of water in the house can help lower the temperature of the room. This object located in Semarang. The goal of this study was to look at how much influence indoor water pools have on changes in room temperature and thermal comfort in space. Location of bject research is ini centre of Semarang. The research methods of this study use quantitative paradigms, with data collection from primary empirical sources, through observations, interviews, measurements and documentation. There are two variables specified are dry temperature, humidity and airspeed as free variables, and thermal comfort as bound variables based on SNO 03-6572-2001standar. The results of the study showed that in the afternoon to evening, the dry temperature in a roomwith a pool of water was even higher than the temperature of a room without a pool of water. But the results of ef ective temperature calculations obtained from the combination of dry temperature, humidity and air movement showed a dif erence in results that were not too significant. It can be concluded that the presence of water elements in space does not have a significant influence onthermal comfort. Keywords : Ef ective themperature, thermal comfort, room, water pool

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“…Therefore, given the correlation between physiological parameters and thermal comfort, although human thermal comfort is a subjective feeling, the relevant physiological parameters can be used as an objective evaluation indicator of human thermal comfort [51]. Dozens of thermal comfort evaluation criteria can be used for reference by researchers, including many thermal comfort evaluation criteria based on the steady-state heat transfer model and dynamic heat transfer model [52,53]. Over the last two decades, thermal comfort research has moved toward more complex dynamic conditions [54].…”

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“…Over the last two decades, thermal comfort research has moved toward more complex dynamic conditions [54]. Thermal comfort prediction methods can be divided into three categories: (1) thermal equilibrium methods (mainly laboratory studies); (2) adaptive regression models (mainly field studies); and (3) adaptive heat balance [52].…”

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Improvement Strategies for Microclimate and Thermal Comfort for Urban Squares: A Case of a Cold Climate Area in China

Fukuda

Zhou

et al. 2022

Buildings

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Urban squares are an important part of a city’s overall spatial environment. However, many urban squares lack rational designs, causing the thermal environment to deteriorate. To ensure sustainable urban development, urban square microclimates should be improved. Given that, this study investigates the effects of three coverages of three landscape elements of urban squares through modeling and simulation using the ENVI-met model validated by field measurements. The correlation between physiological equivalent temperature (PET) and different amounts of landscape elements is investigated using Spearman analysis. This study presents a case study of a typical urban square in a cold climate area. Design strategies in the area are proposed. The results show that the microclimate and thermal comfort of the urban square can be improved by increasing water bodies, reducing buildings and optimizing vegetation. Vegetation is the most important landscape element affecting thermal comfort in the urban square. The PET can be reduced by about 1.5 °C by increasing the vegetation cover from 40% to 70%. However, the degree of microclimate regulation by vegetation is disturbed by water bodies and buildings (|ρ| ≥ 0.5). Therefore, to achieve a more comfortable thermal environment, a combination of landscape elements should be considered.

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Evolution and performance analysis of adaptive thermal comfort models – A comprehensive literature review

Cited by 94 publications

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Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru

Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru

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Improvement Strategies for Microclimate and Thermal Comfort for Urban Squares: A Case of a Cold Climate Area in China

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