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A variety of subjective measures have traditionally been used to assess the perception of physical exertion at work and related body responses. However, the current understanding of physical comfort experienced at work is very limited. The main objec...

An environmental thermal comfort model has previously been quantified based on the predicted mean vote (PMV) and the physical sensors parameters, such as temperature, relative humidity, and air speed in the indoor environment. However, first, the rel...

Improving indoor acoustic comfort in buildings remains challenging for conventional acoustic design methods because they often rely on empirical formulas, static databases, and limited adaptability to dynamic environmental changes. To address these l...

In this paper, an innovative hybrid modelling technique based on machine learning and building dynamic simulation is presented for the prediction of indoor thermal comfort feedback from occupants in an office building in Le Bourget-du-Lac, Chamb&eacu...

The estimation of indoor thermal comfort and the associated occupant feedback in office buildings is important to provide satisfactory and safe working environments, enhance the productivity of personnel, and to reduce complaints. The assessment of t...

The application of building retrofitting solutions targeting improved energy efficiency and thermal comfort is significantly influenced by environmental and climate conditions. This study aims to automate a reliable dataset and enhance the predictabi...

Head-mounted displays (HMDs) create a direct physical interface with the head and face that can constrain comfort during sustained and repeated virtual reality use. This focused narrative review examines three interacting domains of HMD physical comf...

This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the thermal comfort and physiological and psychological effects according to tree density in forest environments during rest and during and after physical activities in the summer. Participants consiste...

Indoor environmental comfort is closely related to human health and well-being. This study aimed to establish a quantitative evaluation model for indoor comprehensive environmental comfort based on multiple physical environmental parameters. Firstly,...

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more organizations have implemented remote working, resulting in a partial overlap between home and work environments. This study aimed to develop a tool named Perceived Remote Workplace Environment Qual...

Thermal comfort is crucial to well-being and work productivity. Human thermal comfort is mainly controlled by HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) systems in buildings. However, the control metrics and measurements of thermal comfort in HVAC...

One of the most important issues in urban studies relating to climate and environmental sustainability is the analysis of the thermal conditions of urban public spaces, especially urban streets, since this issue seems to affect the comfort of citizen...

Outdoor thermal comfort in hot, arid regions critically influences campus open-space use and the sustainability of university campuses, including reduced cooling energy demand and enhanced livability, yet validated integrated assessments remain scarc...

Outdoor public spaces that provide a comfortable microclimate significantly contribute to urban livability. However, more elaborate investigations are needed to enhance the research-based design of landscape spatial form for optimal thermal comfort p...

This study evaluates the thermal comfort and energy performance of Qiang Zhuangfang manor houses in high-altitude regions, using Mao County’s Heihuzhai settlement as a representative case. Field surveys, tabulated data analysis, and computer si...

Objectives: This paper aims to explore the factors influencing the spatial cognition of the visually impaired in familiar environments. Background: Massage hospitals are some of the few places that can provide work for the visually impaired in China....

Objectives. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of practicing acupressure on the Shenmen and Neiguan acupoints with a view to reduce anxiety and improve the comfort and physical health of patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. Methods. A...

The physical environment of a treatment centre may impact the well-being of patients and their perceptions of care. Outpatients with haematological cancer may be in contact with the treatment centre over long periods and could be particularly affecte...

Wearable robots have become increasingly prevalent in various applications, including rehabilitation, power augmentation, and assistance. However, one of the challenges in designing wearable robots is how to attach them to the human body. The attachm...

In recent years, due to the low energy utilization of the whole life-cycle of buildings, the diminished indoor and outdoor comfort of buildings, and the impact on the surrounding environment caused by the carbon emissions of the building life-cycle,...

The conventional leather processing industry poses severe environmental hazards due to the extensive use of hazardous chemicals and synthetic tanning agents. Driven by the principles of the circular bioeconomy, there is an urgent need to engineer hig...

The influence of learning space on users has been broadly accepted and tested. However, the literature has focused on single factor research, instead of holistic approaches. Additionally, lower educational levels have been the focus of interest, whil...

Researchers have increasingly focused on thermal comfort, examining both individuals’ thermal sensations and the percentage of people dissatisfied with the thermal environment. Most studies rely on the widely used PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) mode...

Buildings are among the main protagonists of the world’s growing energy consumption, employing up to 45%. Wide efforts have been directed to improve energy saving and reduce environmental impacts to attempt to address the objectives fixed by po...

It is important for engineering applications that we evaluate the thermal environment based on long-term tracking and investment. Methods merging environmental, physiological, and psychological domains to implement a human-centered approach were appl...

This project aims to recognize the school experiences of Polish students during the COVID-19 outbreak; we focused on the area of assessment of physical well-being and leisure time. Nearly two thousand primary or secondary school students aged 9 to 20...

Background: Energy poverty has emerged as a major societal challenge in Europe. Objectives: This study provides evidence on how different dimensions of energy poverty affect specific health outcomes, informing both theoretical understanding and inter...

The global objective of this work was to manufacture resistant and durable (water resistant) earth renders with good thermal insulation. For this purpose, a medium plastic clayey soil from Kôdéni (Burkina Faso), constituted by kaolinite (62 wt.%), qu...

The acoustic environment of residential areas is critical to the health of the residents. To reveal the impact of the acoustic environment on people’s mental health and create a satisfactory acoustic setting, this study took a typical old resid...

Due to negative environmental impacts caused by the building industry, sustainable buildings have recently become one of the most investigated fields in research. As the design technique itself is mainly responsible for building performance, building...

This study investigates whether electromyography (EMG) analysis can reflect ergonomic improvements for commuter bike users by assessing muscle activity differences between comfort- and performance-oriented saddle positions. A cohort of 30 city bike r...

When designing green façades, parameters such as system type, orientation and solar exposure can directly affect the achievement of the intended objectives, like maximizing cooling potential or promoting biodiversity. Using data from 22 fa&cce...

The notion of comfort with respect to rides, such as roller coasters, is typically addressed from the perspective of a physical ride, where the convenience of transportation is redefined to minimize risk and maximize thrill. As a popular form of ente...

Exoskeletons and exosuits (exos) are wearable devices that physically assist movement. User comfort is critically important for societal adoption of exos. Thermal comfort (a person’s satisfaction with their thermal environment) represents a key...

The adaptive reuse of historic buildings into contemporary office spaces prompts intriguing inquiries regarding its impact on employee satisfaction and workplace culture. This study explores the potential of adaptive reuse to transform historic build...

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) has a high-level of impact on one’s health and productivity. It is widely accepted that IEQ is composed of four categories: thermal comfort, indoor air quality (IAQ), visual comfort, and acoustic comfort. The...

The role a pharmacist plays in the care of patients is continually changing and expanding. Most recently, there is movement towards including pharmacists in the physical assessment of patients. We developed a creative movement workshop with the purpo...

Children’s activity spaces in communities designed for children’s recreation are related to children’s safety and physical health. Outdoor thermal comfort of children’s activity spaces in high-density urban residential areas i...

In humid subtropical areas, outdoor sports activities in winter and spring are very common. However, there is minimal research surrounding this topic, especially in terms of thermal comfort. This study explored the complex relationship between microc...

Existing thermal comfort field studies are mainly focused on the relationship between the indoor physical environment and the thermal comfort. In numerous chamber experiments, physiological parameters were adopted to assess thermal comfort, but the e...

Tactile somatosensory comfort is a critical factor in ergonomics research, particularly in designing assistive robots for geriatric care. Despite its importance, existing studies lack comprehensive comfort models tailored for optimizing system contro...

This pilot study explores the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance perceived thermal comfort (TC) within educational settings, where physical modifications to classrooms are often limited. As sustainability becomes a priority in building design, VR...

To explore the relationships among factors influencing overall comfort in aircraft cabins, a scale-based method was developed. First, a weighted multi-level measurement model was used to determine the hierarchical relationships between comfort factor...

This investigation has shown the feasibility of modulation in physical properties for multiple outsole designs with 3-, 4-, and 6-pointed star-shaped patterns and various thicknesses for 5, 7.5, and 10 mm, which were fabricated with a FDM 3D printer...

Existing studies have focused mainly on the environmental quality of scenic spots, such as sufficient oxygen content in the air and a high concentration of negative oxygen ions. The perceptions of soundscape in scenic areas are generally good, but th...

Due to the inherent limitations of underground spaces, such as the lack of natural ventilation and sunlight, underground space users tend to face more health risks compared with their aboveground counterparts. However, little is known about how the u...

With the increasing demand for medical checkups, problems such as overcrowding and confusion in the public spaces of physical examination centers are becoming prominent. This seriously affects the efficiency of medical checkups and the satisfaction o...

The intensification of Global Warming and Urban Heat Island phenomena necessitates advanced, computationally effective tools for evaluating outdoor thermal comfort and microclimatic dynamics by means of Mean Radiant Temperature assessment. However, e...

Background and Aim: Patients with leukemia who are isolated in positive pressure rooms for infection prevention usually experience significant physical and psychological distress. This study aimed to examine changes in leukemia patients’ comfor...

The development of new urban areas in Beijing has alleviated overcrowding in old urban centers and has ample public spaces for recreational activities. However, these public spaces are not ideally designed and have not been as successful as expected....