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Edifice Complex Podcast by host Adam Muggleton and
Robert Bean
Using ASHRAE Standard 55 to Identify
Thermal Discomfort Probabilities Due to Enclosure Design
Hosted by British Colombia
Building Envelope Council
Abstract: Next to sound, thermal discomfort
is the second leading occupant complaint due to flawed
indoor climates. The culprits are building codes and
enclosure designs followed by poor HVAC solutions. This
presentation will provide the background in thermal comfort
science and Standards concluding with a case study using the
ASHRAE 1383 Tool to show ASHRAE Standard 55
non-compliance/compliance based on enclosure design and
choices in HVAC systems.
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