Indoor Air Temperatures and Energy Use: A Comparative Field Study of Vernacular, Conventional, and Alternative-Technology Construction in India

摘要

Climate influences the design and operation of buildings. Creating conditions that are suitable for occupants' thermal comfort is essential to providing an appropriate indoor en-rnvironment. Undesirable thermal conditions can have an adverse effect on occupants' productivity and performance.rnThe study discussed here investigated differences in indoor temperatures among residences with different types of construction: vernacular construction, conventional construction, and construction using alternative technology. The climatic zone where the study was conducted is warm and humid.