ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENT
Thermal comfort is defined in British Standard BS EN ISO 7730 as: ‘that condition of mind which expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment.’ It describes a person’s psychological state of mind and is usually referred to in terms of whether someone is feeling too hot or too cold. Perceptions of this environment are affected by air temperature, radiant temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, activity and clothing. These factors become parameters where human perception of the thermal environment is concerned.
PROJECT 1 - Shading & Lighting
In this project, we are to measure and find out the range of air temperature that is within the comfort level for us and discuss other factors relating to thermal comfort. If the temperature is within the comfort range, we had to explain the reasons in terms of climate, human factor and building. If the temperature is not within the comfort range, we too need to again explain the reasons by analyzing the building and site in context. Two A3 presentation boards on the analysis of shading and lighting are presented in the appropriate format which shows an understanding of the principles which determine indoor thermal performance in the particular room.
LIGHTING ANALYSIS BOARD
SHADING ANALYSIS BOARD
I was able to get some clarity for what I wanted to present about my space and figure out the main points to my presentation board in advance. I found the data-collecting process helpful, as it ensured that I analysed the information correctly. Not all the information I recorded was relevant but noting what I found informative contributed to my ability to form an overview on researching. For example, how the thermal environment of my case study is affected from natural and man-made factors. Another strength I saw in this assignment is that it was a particularly effective strong bond between me and my groupmates that actually well contributed to the final outcome.