This web site presents research work accomplished in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Arizona State University related to thermal comfort as affected by radiant surfaces and thermal mass. First, is an overview of the basic principles pertaining to human comfort, then, a presentation of the performance results of case studies that use radiant panels as the primary strategy in achieving thermal comfort.
This site was developed with the help of a grant from the Evelyn and Harold Hay Fund (EHHS/SBSE) at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. The case study of the Carefree radiant house was supported by research funds from ASHRAE.
   
 


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