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Dimensioning Method of the Thermal Comfort

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The expected climate changes will definitely influence the dimensioning of indoor spaces in terms of comfort and thermal sensation. There are two definitions concerning human comfort. Subjective comfort as defined by ,,…comfort is a subjective sensation created in humans as a result of complex impacts.” „… Pleasant thermal comfort is the condition of mind that expresses its satisfaction with the thermal environment. …”

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Bánhidi, L. (2019). Dimensioning Method of the Thermal Comfort. In: Palocz-Andresen, M., Szalay, D., Gosztom, A., Sípos, L., Taligás, T. (eds) International Climate Protection. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03816-8_27

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