Domestic air conditioning in Malaysia : night time thermal comfort and occupants adaptive behaviour

This is the first study of night time thermal comfort in Malaysia as well as the first study of sleeping comfort level. The focus of the investigation, the use of air-conditioners in homes clearly indicates a problem. Evidences of overcooling (76% of the cases) and sleep interruptions (45% of cases)...

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Main Author: Bin Ja'afar, Mohamad Fakri Zaky
Published: University College London (University of London) 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.674644