A generalized thermal perception approach for indoor thermal comfort assessment in the humid tropics of Malaysia

Harimi Djamila and Chi, Chu Ming and Sivakumar Kumaresan (2015) A generalized thermal perception approach for indoor thermal comfort assessment in the humid tropics of Malaysia. Energy and Buildings, 88. pp. 276-287. ISSN 0378-7788

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Abstract

Thermal comfort is one of the many aspects that affect human well-being and productivity. There is an increasing interest in understanding occupants' requirements for maintaining the indoor comfort range while minimizing energy wastage. In this paper, a thermal perception map was developed for residential buildings in the humid tropics of Malaysia using logistic regression. Sharma and Ali's [1] concept was used for the elaboration of the thermal comfort map. This map helps in exploring the effect of climate changes on subjects' thermal perceptions at various indoor air temperatures. The thermal comfort map should be useful for researchers in order to accurately estimate the required energy for maintenance of comfortable temperature.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Concept, Energy saving, Humid tropics, Methodology, Thermal comfort
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1-9745 Building construction > TH6014-6081 Environmental engineering of buildings. Sanitary engineering of buildings
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	16 May 2025 12:14
Last Modified:	16 May 2025 12:14
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/10884

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