Mainstreaming Personal Comfort Devices with Modular Controls
Developing a personal comfort ecosystem with a control hub integrating with multiple devices and building management systems.
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Research Category: Personal Comfort Systems
Ceiling Fan Integrated Air Conditioning
An innovative design approach that takes advantage of fans for cooling and mixing supply air.
HVAC
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Personalized Environmental Solutions for Alleviating Surgeons’ Heat Stress in Operating Rooms
Lab testing personal cooling prototypes specifically designed for the unique conditions faced by surgeons.
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Advanced Personal Comfort Systems Development and Testing
Providing local individual thermal comfort for occupant satisfaction and reduced energy consumption.
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Using Wireless Power for Personal Comfort Devices
Developing the next generation of personal comfort devices.
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Thermal Comfort Automotive Research (TCAR)
Using CBE’s world-class thermal comfort resources to improve comfort in automobiles.
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Advanced Human Thermal Comfort Model
A tool for predicting human comfort resulting from HVAC, building and facade design decisions.
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Low-Energy Occupant-Responsive HVAC Controls and Systems
Reducing energy use in buildings, while improving occupant comfort.
HVAC
Occupant Control of Windows: Accounting for Human Behavior
Synthesizing existing behavioral models on occupant interaction with windows.
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A Python Package for Thermal Comfort
A Python library that enables accurate and complex thermal comfort calculations.
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Comfort, Perceived Air Quality, and Work Performance in a Low-Power Personal Comfort System
Personal comfort systems may increase comfort and productivity while reducing building energy use.
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