May 1, 2024
Updated May 31, 2025
22 minute read
An Introduction to Thermal Comfort
Thermal comfort is a critical aspect of our daily lives, influencing our well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction with the spaces we inhabit. At its core, thermal comfort refers to the state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the surrounding thermal environment. It's that feeling of not being too hot or too cold, a subjective sensation that varies from person to person. Understanding and achieving thermal comfort is a key objective for anyone involved in designing, constructing, or managing buildings and other occupied spaces. It’s a field that draws on principles from physics, engineering, physiology, and psychology to create environments where people can thrive.
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Reading list
We've selected ten books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Thermal Comfort.
This essential reference comprehensive scientific explanation of thermal comfort and the methods used to achieve it for building designers, engineers, students and researchers.
Explores the relationship between built form and indoor climate and demonstrates sustainable techniques that can be implemented to maximize occupant comfort and reduce energy use.
Presents the latest research and applications in the field of thermal comfort, providing practical solutions for achieving thermal comfort in buildings.
Provides a comprehensive overview of adaptive thermal comfort, which is an emerging approach to designing for thermal comfort that considers the adaptive capacity of occupants.
This practical guide provides guidance on achieving thermal comfort in buildings, covering aspects such as indoor air quality, daylighting, and acoustics.
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