Conference Proceedings
Designing with thermal comfort indices in outdoor sites
Wendy Walls, Nicki Parker, Jillian Walliss, RH Crawford (ed.), A Stephan (ed.)
LIVING AND LEARNING: RESEARCH FOR A BETTER BUILT ENVIRONMENT | UNIV MELBOURNE, FAC ARCHITECTURE BLDG & PLANNING | Published : 2015
Abstract
Design of outdoor sites for improved thermal comfort will contribute to greater use and value of these environments. Whilst there are many available thermal comfort indices, the complexity of external sites makes the useful application of these in outdoor site design difficult. This paper will discuss two case studies: phase 5 of Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates and the Danginri Thermal City in Seoul, South Korea to illustrate the use of thermal comfort indices in the design of open space. These case studies highlight the value of using indices when combined with other design tools and processes including multidisciplinary collaborative practices and digital technologies such as Compu..
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