How often do we consider the thermal comfort of the environment we design? Thermal comfort is not the mechanical engineer's problem. How can we architecturally balance aesthetics and thermal comfort in addition to other environmental goals?
Below is an example of how we addressed this challenge using visual aids and simulation programs.
What do you think?
http://visualizegreen.posterous.com/thermal-comfort-or-the-lack-of -------------------------------------------
Premnath Sundharam AIA
Senior Associate
DLR Group, Inc.
Phoenix AZ
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