Evaluation of thermal comfort and indoor air quality in offices

Thermal models based on laboratory tests at steady state conditions cannot accurately predict the real thermal environment where the conditions are transient and where occupants change their activities

D. J. Croome Department of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading, P.O. Box 219, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 2BU

G. Gan Department of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading, P.O. Box 219, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 2BU

H. B. Awbi Department of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading, P.O. Box 219, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 2BU

Professor Derek Croome and his colleagues in their CIB Montreal paper present the results of an investigation into the indoor environment of a naturally ventilated office and conclude that data from laboratory tests are insufficient. A field test method is established which allows an investigation to take into account window and door opening patterns and peoples reactions to air temperature, fresh air and movement.

Le professeur Derek Croome et ses collègues du CIB Montréal présentent dans leur article les résultats d'une enquête sur l'environnement intérieur d'un bureau naturellement aéré. Ils conclusent que les données des épreuves de laboratoire sont insuffisantes. Un système d'essais ‘sur le terrain’ a été établi, permettant une investigation qui tient compte à l'ouverture des portes et des fenêtres, et aux réactions des occupants à la température, à la fraîcheur et aux mouvements de l'air.

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Thermal models based on laboratory tests at steady state conditions cannot accurately predict the real thermal environment where the conditions are transient and where occupants change their activities

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