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Ade, R and Rehm, M (2021) Summertime comparative evaluation of indoor temperature and comfort in Auckland New Zealand: a survey of green certified, code and older homes. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 336–51.

Annemans, M and Heylighen, A (2021) Productive interactions to exchange knowledge in healthcare building design. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 281–93.

Bhattacharya, A, Metcalf, A R, Nafchi, A M and Mousavi, E S (2021) Particle dispersion in a cleanroom – effects of pressurization, door opening and traffic flow. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 294–307.

Colenberg, S, Jylhä, T and Arkesteijn, M (2021) The relationship between interior office space and employee health and well-being – a literature review. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 352–66.

Sal Moslehian, A, Kocaturk, T and Tucker, R (2021) An integral view of innovation in hospital building design: understanding the context of the research/practice gap. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 265–80.

Sudprasert, S (2021) Utilization of an evaporative air cooler to achieve thermal comfort in Thailand. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 325–35.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Thermal comfort; occupant surveys; natural ventilation; moisture transfer;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2020.1743962
  • Abstract:
    Evaporative air coolers are widely accepted for outdoor use in the tropical climates of Thailand. However, their contribution to achieving indoor thermal comfort is still undetermined. The purposes of this study are to determine the thermal comfort level achieved by evaporative air coolers and identify variables affecting thermal comfort when using an evaporative air cooler indoors in the tropical climate of Thailand. The results of a questionnaire that asked subjects about thermal comfort when exposed to evaporative cooled air were compared with the results of participants exposed to natural air. A multiple regression model identified variables affecting thermal comfort. This research successfully determined the thermal comfort level achieved by evaporative air coolers of −0.6 (slightly cool) on the thermal sensation scale, which is lower than the level of 0.0 (neutral feeling) achieved by fans. The recommendation is that evaporative air coolers with a high velocity of 1.4 m/s be used indoors to avoid discomfort from the too damp air. The results of the regression analysis demonstrate that air temperature and velocity are the two most influential variables affecting thermal sensation in the application of evaporative air cooling in Thailand.

Tejero-González, A, DeFreitas-Barros-Galvão, V M, Zarzuelo-Sánchez, A M and SanJosé-Alonso, J F (2021) Energy use optimization in ventilation of operating rooms during inactivity periods. Building Research & Information, 49(03), 308–24.