Qualifying heat
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A new report from the UK's Building Research Establishment, entitled 'Trends in Thermal Comfort Research', suggests that comfort guidelines from the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers could be set too low. They recommend ideal indoor temperatures of 19-20 deg C in winter and 20-22 deg C in summer. The new research shows that such guidelines fail to take into account human psychology and the influence of cultural and climatic variations. Factors such as visual stimuli and outside temperatures can make people feel warmer or cooler. The thermal comfort model used by the ISO recommends 23-26 deg C in summer and 20-24 deg C in winter.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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In the long run
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The 1996 London Marathon, in which 26,000 people will be racing, will see 742 participants who work in the construction industry. Among these, many have come to running in middle age, but there are also enthusiastic younger participants from the construction industry. Many run large distances throughout the year, and are extremely committed to running. They have all had to undergo a rigorous training schedule, and have had to give up other things in order to become fit enough to participate.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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When in Poole
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Poole Museum Services had to undertake extensive research before going ahead with plans to build a replica Romano-British farmstead at its heritage centre in Upton Country Park, Dorset. The new building has been based on findings from a site at Ower, on the other side of Poole harbour, and authentic construction methods have been used. However, the development has still been designed to meet strict modern planning regulations.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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