Thermal comfort modelling is a crucial aspect of building design and environmental engineering, aimed at predicting and ensuring the comfort of occupants within a space. The adaptive comfort model considers how occupants adapt to their environment, making it particularly useful for naturally ventilated buildings.

Our expert team carries out the thermal comfort analysis for domestic and non-domestic buildings through various models in accordance with CIBSE TM52 and TM59 guidelines to limit the risk of overheating. The thermal comfort analysis considers the parameters described in CIBSE TM52 guidelines for non-domestic buildings which indicate when there is a risk of overheating. On the other hand, our building physics team provides thermal comfort calculation utilizing the standardised approach to predicting overheating risk in residential buildings designs (new-build or major refurbishment) described in CIBSE TM59 standard.

Additionally, several models are used to assess thermal comfort, which introduces the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD) metrics to evaluate comfort based on factors like air temperature, humidity, and clothing insulation. These models help designers create environments that maintain optimal thermal conditions, enhancing occupant well-being and energy efficiency.