Artificial intelligence (AI) policy: ASHRAE prohibits the entry of content from any ASHRAE publication or related ASHRAE intellectual property (IP) into any AI tool, including but not limited to ChatGPT. Additionally, creating derivative works of ASHRAE IP using AI is also prohibited without express written permission from ASHRAE. For the full AI policy, click here.
Thermal Comfort
Check out the guide titled Thermal Comfort: Where the Person Goes, So Goes Their Thermal Experience. It provides insights into ASHRAE Standard 55, online thermal comfort tools, measurement methods, as well as design strategies to better understand how thermal conditions affect occupant well-being and building performance.
Click Here to access a one-page document covering key topics within the IEQ topic of Thermal Comfort.
Click here to view a list of terms and their definitions, which you can download and save for future reference.
Click here to explore common myths related to this topic, along with clarifications that help separate fact from fiction and deepen your understanding of the subject.
Click here to explore a collection of in-depth case studies that provide real-world examples and insights related to the Thermal Comfort Tool and the Online Ceiling Fan Tool mentioned in the Thermal Comfort guide.
Click here to view the appendices, which provide additional details, supporting information, and resources related to this topic.
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