Understanding the differences in thermal comfort between older and younger people is
crucial for designing appropriate indoor environments for ageing populations. Although …

Abstract Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) significantly influences health, cognitive
abilities, and even moods. With the rise of smart homes and the Internet of Things (IoT), the …

The elderly tend to be influenced more by environmental coldness than the young, due to
the declined thermoregulation ability with aging. Thermal comfort and health of the elderly in …

The conventional approach to creating a uniform and stable thermal environment cannot
guarantee the required thermal satisfaction rate and consumes significant energy. Personal …

Dynamic temperature control strategies are feasible for enhancing energy flexibility and
reducing energy consumption in buildings. However, guidelines for designing such dynamic …

Previous research has shown that children prefer cooler environments and have lower
thermal sensitivity than adults. This disparity may be attributed to physiological differences …

Building rooftops, rich in sunlight and with high wind speeds, are among the most ideal
locations for installing renewable energy systems (RES) in urban areas. However, not all …

As global warming intensifies, heat waves occur more frequently around the world. Heat
stress from hot and humid environments poses a significant threat to human health. It can …

Getting-up process after sleep would typically involve the non-uniform transition with
temperature reduction, increased activity level, and change in clothing insulation, which is …

Appropriate management of visual fatigue is crucial for eye health as it significantly impacts
life quality throughout an individual's life cycle. The shift to digital tasks in modern office …