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A case study in using Standard 55 for a residential building prioritizing thermal comfort for homes

Mora, R., & Bean, R. (2018). A case study in using Standard 55 for a residential building prioritizing thermal comfort for homes. Ashrae Journal, 60(9), 28-40. Retrieved from https://commons.bcit.ca/besys/files/2018/09/Prioritizing-thermal-comfort-for-homes-Bean-Mora-ASHRAE-Journal-September-2018.pdf

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A 2015 ASHRAE news release corrected the assumption that thermal comfort research included only middle-aged men in suits working in offices.(1) Standard 55 is gender neutral and can be applied to most environments where people go-including into homes. ASHRAE stands behind this assertion through a 2014 interpretation, and includes the standard in its residential resources., Peer reviewed, Technical feature, Published., Standard 55, Thermal comfort