Human comfort in buildings

The Heat Balance of the Human Body

Cold Exposure: Ways the Body Loses Heat

The Role of Climate Factors on Designing and Constructing Buildings

Heat and Cold Impacts

The Steadman Cold Comfort Studies

HUMAN THERMAL COMFORT

Body core temperature

Blood perfusion

TYPES OF SHADING DEVICES

Sun Control And Shading Devices  

The Sun's Position

Sun Path Diagrams

Solar Shading

Shade Angles

External Shading Devices

Design Requirements

Design Steps

The Effects of Shading

Internal Shading Devices

Design of Openings

What is Heat?

Heat transfer

Heat loads in the interior of the building

Thermal Control in Buildings

Thermal Bridging

Heat Loss to the Ground

Cavities & Air Spaces

Glass Types for Building Envelope Products

Built Form and Air Movement

10 Steps to Designing Climate-Responsive Architecture