Indoor thermal comfort plays a crucial role in human health, productivity, and energy
consumption. Traditional thermal comfort surveys rely on subjective feedback from …

In a progressively ageing society, providing thermally comfortable environments for the
elderly has received attention from academics and practitioners. Thermal comfort models lay …

The well-being of the elderly is critical in today's aging society. However, the age difference
in thermal comfort in buildings with unstable thermal environments is poorly understood. In …

The thermal comfort of green spaces, an important factor affecting physical activity, is the
premise of outdoor physical exercise. Currently, the way in which thermal comfort influences …

This '10 Questions' contribution provides an overview of thermal comfort in relation to ageing
and the way the indoor environment can contribute to and improve well-being and health of …

Elderly residents are prominent users of urban parks and comfortable open spaces in parks
have been shown to improve their physical health and mental well-being. In this study, the …

Background The frequency of temperature extremes is rising due to global warming. During
heatwaves, the older adults are more likely to experience heat-related illnesses due to …

Elderly people are more vulnerable than other age groups to the increasing urban heat risk
caused by both climate change and urbanization. This study developed a systematic method …

Results from naturally ventilated buildings show that allowing the indoor temperature to drift
does not necessarily result in thermal discomfort and may allow for a reduction in energy …

Objective: To present recommendations for the prevention, recognition, and treatment of
exertional heat illnesses and to describe the relevant physiology of thermoregulation …