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Building Service Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 22, No. 2, 95-101 (2001)
DOI: 10.1191/014362401701524154
© 2001 SAGE Publications

Analysis of mean radiant temperature and thermal comfort

Guohui Gan, BSc PhD CEng MCIBSE

Institute of Building Technology, School of the Built Environment, University of Nottingham, UK

Mean radiant temperature is an important environmental parameter that influences building performance and occupants' thermal comfort. In this technical note, the effect of glazing on the mean radiant temperature and thermal comfort in rooms is analysed. It is shown that a tall and narrow window performs better than a square window in terms of indoor thermal comfort. Also, double-glazing is effective in reducing the thermal discomfort due to radiant asymmetry.


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