This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: 2030 Commitment and Committee on the Environment .
-------------------------------------------
One of the main reasons we build buildings is to keep its occupants comfortable. Most complaints in a building come from lack of thermal comfort.
How often do architects discuss thermal comfort with the client? or within the team?
In commercial buildings, I have found that if you start your design with this basic question, then there is an opportunity for expanding the thermal comfort to conserve energy.
Here are some simple and practical tips regarding expanding thermal comfort.
https://prem-sundharam.squarespace.com/blog/2014/4/15/expanding-thermal-comfort There are lot of different thermal comfort models - this one is the most standard from ASHRAE. What are your experiences with thermal comfort discussions?
-------------------------------------------
Premnath Sundharam AIA
Senior Associate
DLR Group, Inc.
Phoenix AZ
-------------------------------------------