What makes a house a home? A new study shows thermal comfort is a top priority for residents and suggests low-energy fixes to improve home life. Read more: https://t.co/niuHsGyh7z #HomeComfort #Wellbeing #SustainableHomes #BuildingDesign

Is your office just "comfortable," or is it actually healthy? A new paper suggests we shift from simple comfort indicators to a holistic model that prioritizes long-term health and individual needs. Learn more: https://t.co/ME1SPuFCAI #IEQ #HealthyBuildings

How much ventilation do we need to stay safe indoors? 💨 A new paper explains the risk modeling behind the new ASHRAE Standard 241, revealing the clean airflow rates needed to control infectious aerosols in buildings. Read more:

Can you put a price on a healthy building? 💰 A new paper asks 10 key questions about the economics of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), revealing we're still far from quantifying the financial returns of better air, light, and acoustics. Read more:

Tired of a noisy office? 🤫 This review introduces Acoustic PECS—Personalised Environmental Control Systems for sound—showing how individual control over noise can boost focus and performance. Learn more: https://t.co/Qgb1z4IiIT #AcousticComfort #PECS #OfficeNoise

Desk fans can make your office more comfortable AND save energy! This new study shows how a simple desk fan can let you raise the AC setpoint by nearly 3°C without sacrificing comfort, cutting cooling energy by 8-14%. Find out how:

Rooftop solar panels are great, but do they make buildings hotter? This new study reveals a "resilience paradox" – PV can increase cooling demand & heat risks! Learn more: https://t.co/mcUI47IKle #RooftopPV #UrbanHeat #BuildingEnergy #ClimateAdaptation

How can we accurately measure the GHG emission reductions from #CircularEconomy in buildings? This new study highlights how different calculation frameworks can lead to results varying by up to 230%! Learn more:

How do thermal and acoustic comfort in urban greenways influence psychological restoration? Check out this paper to learn more:

How do our brains dynamically adapt to changing thermal environments, and how does this adaptation influence our perception of comfort (alliesthesia)? Check out this paper to learn more:

How does optimizing the ambient lighting around visual display terminals impact visual comfort and  acceptable screen luminance range when working in low-light conditions? Check out this paper to learn more:

How can understanding the physiological impact of indoor temperature and CO2 levels on human CO2 emissions transform building ventilation for better health and efficiency? Check out this paper to learn more:

Can a dedicated ventilation system in an apartment room effectively use controlled air pressure to contain airborne germs and create a 'safe zone' for isolation during outbreaks? Check out this paper to learn more:

How do indoor sound characteristics (especially natural sounds) and personal traits affect perceived attachment to home? Check out this paper to learn more:

How does the rapid temperature shift in transitional spaces (e.g., subway stations) affect thermal comfort during summer? Check out this paper to learn more:

How can we efficiently optimize energy in thousands of healthcare buildings for Net-Zero? Check out our new paper on a scalable analysis method that analyzes and optimizes energy performance in primary care buildings using readily available data:

What is the physiological impact of prolonged exposure to high-humidity heat stress on individuals without access to air conditioning? Check out this paper to learn more:

How does the representation of movement (static vs. dynamic) in VR impact visual engagement and physiological responses?Check out this paper to learn more:

How does age affect how comfortable children feel outside in the heat, and what temperatures are safe for different age groups? Check out this paper to learn more:

How has heat exposure changed in Chinese cities over 20 years, and what factors are driving these trends? Check out this paper to learn more: