Thermal Comfort Analysis
Dynamic simulation of indoor thermal comfort conditions across all seasons and zones.
Live Thermal Comfort — Auditorium
64 seated occupants · EN 16798-1 Category II · HVAC supply + body heat interaction.
Overview
We assess indoor thermal comfort conditions using dynamic simulation, evaluating how building fabric, HVAC strategy, and occupancy patterns interact to determine whether occupants will be comfortable across all seasons and zones.
Why It Matters
Thermal comfort directly affects occupant satisfaction, productivity, and tenant retention. In the hot-arid climates of the GCC, it also has significant implications for HVAC sizing, energy consumption, and façade design. Getting it wrong is expensive — both in operational costs and in the performance gap between design intent and reality.
Our Approach
We model thermal comfort using adaptive and PMV/PPD methodologies, depending on the building type and rating system requirements. Our analysis considers radiant asymmetry, air movement, humidity, and surface temperatures — not just dry-bulb air temperature. We identify overheating risks, evaluate passive design strategies (orientation, shading, glazing selection, thermal mass, airtightness), and provide actionable recommendations to optimise comfort while minimising energy use.