期刊
ENERGY POLICY
卷 64, 期 -, 页码 252-262出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.07.062
关键词
UK solid wall dwellings; Indoor temperatures; Domestic Thermal comfort
资金
- Research Councils UK Energy Programme
- E.ON
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council [EP/G000387/1] Funding Source: researchfish
- EPSRC [EP/G000387/1] Funding Source: UKRI
This paper presents a review and synthesis of average winter and spring-time indoor temperatures in UK homes measured over the period 1969-2010. Analysis of measured temperatures in a sample of solid wall dwellings in the UK, conducted as part of the CALEBRE research project, is included. The review suggests that, for periods when occupation was likely, there has been little or no increase in winter and spring-time average living room temperatures over the last 40 years, with average recorded living room temperatures having been historically lower than the WHO-recommended value of 21 C. Correspondingly, for periods of likely occupation, average bedroom temperatures appear to have increased. Compared with non-domestic buildings, there have been fewer investigations of domestic thermal comfort, either in the UK or elsewhere, and hence the paper also calls for further detailed investigations of domestic indoor temperatures during occupied hours together with thermal comfort evaluations in order to better understand domestic thermal environments. Based on suggestions from the limited range of studies available to date, living room temperatures may need to be maintained within the range 2022 C for thermal satisfaction, though this requires confirmation through further research. The study also emphasises that improving the energy efficiency of homes should be the primary means to effect any increases in indoor temperatures that are deemed essential. Considerations for future policy are discussed. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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