This book first describes fundamental knowledge on human thermal comfort, adaptive thermal comfort, thermal comfort in sleeping environments, modeling of human

Evidence has accumulated that shows that the quality of indoor environments can affect the health and productivity of adults and children. One consequence is th

The fundamental function of buildings is to provide safe and healthy shelter. For the fortunate they also provide comfort and delight. In the twentieth century

Our responses to our thermal environment have a considerable effect on our performance and behavior, not least in the realm of work. There has been considerable