THERMAL COMFORT

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Recorded by Elizabeth Donovan, images by Veera Saastamoinen

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INSPIRATIONAL BUILT EXAMPLES

THERMAL COMFORT

Thermal comfort, within the context of health and wellbeing, focuses on creating indoor environments that maintain a temperature range and air quality conducive to the physical and psychological wellbeing of occupants. The goal is to design spaces that prevent occupants from feeling too hot or too cold while ensuring suitable humidity levels and air circulation to support overall comfort. This aspect is crucial as it directly impacts the physical health of individuals. Maintaining a comfortable temperature range helps prevent discomfort, heat stress, or cold-related illnesses and contributes to better sleep quality and overall physical well-being. Furthermore, thermal comfort significantly influences mental and emotional health. Occupants in spaces that provide comfortable thermal conditions are less likely to experience stress, irritability, or anxiety related to temperature extremes, creating a positive and productive environment.