The thermal environment is one of the main factors that influence thermal comfort and,
consequently, the productivity of occupants inside buildings. Throughout the years, research …

To improve buildings and their characteristics, the feedback provided directly by users is
generally fundamental in order to be able to adapt the technical and structural functions to …

A global movement towards the creation of “green” buildings is currently underway.
Although driven primarily by an external environmental agenda such as energy or carbon …

The ability to measure occupants' thermal state in real time will enable major advances in
the control of air conditioning systems. This study proposes predicting occupant thermal …

This study investigated the indoor air environment of office buildings in different climate
zones of China, including the indoor air pollutant concentrations, and its associated …

In the 21st century, traditional construction activities exert a severe negative influence on the
environment and ecology. To mitigate the negative influence of construction, green buildings …

Data quality is important across sectors to ensure that data meets the requirements of its
users, but until now little attention has been given to how it is reported in the architecture …

Personal cloud, termed as the difference in air pollutant concentrations between breathing
zone and room sites, represents the bias in approximating personal inhalation exposure that …

How are the indoor environment factors affecting the work productivity of office users in
university buildings? Statistical analyses were undertaken on data probing building usage …

Building occupancy is the basis for building energy simulations, operations, and
management. With the increasing need for energy conservation and the occupant-centric …