Thermal Comfort in WELL v2
Did you know that indoor thermal comfort significantly influences the way humans experience all types of places and has implications for productivity and health outcomes? As such, the optimisation of thermal comfort can positively change the way individuals interact within indoor environments. Here at SEED, we are aware of the issues caused by unsatisfactory indoor […]
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Lift Entrapment, Heat-Risk Levels and Good Governance Thresholds
This article provides guidance on managing the safety risks of lift entrapment, by interpreting Heat Risk Index Levels in relation to lift systems and human safety. It is particularly relevant for scenarios where individuals may be exposed to elevated temperatures in confined & unconditioned environments, such as during lift entrapments or where people are at […]
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Why Stink Stinks?
The how and why of removing odours from commercial kitchen exhaust by Robert Lord Many designers (& council officials) appreciate the effects of a commercial kitchen exhaust and the odorous discharge that occurs. What is sometimes misunderstood is that odour complaints can still occur with code-compliant systems and prosecutions can still occur. What this paper […]
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Designing Ventilation Systems for Food Preparation Rooms with Ventless Cooking Appliances
Ventless cooking appliances, regulated by UL710b, have grown in popularity due to their integrated filtration systems that eliminate the need for traditional external exhaust hoods. These systems not only reduce installation costs but also offer flexibility, allowing kitchens to operate in spaces where conventional exhaust systems would be difficult or impossible to install. However, the […]
Read MoreThe relationship between body performance and environment design
Many designers appreciate that thermal comfort has a significant impact on productivity, but they are rarely taught why that is the case. This paper sets out the (often under-appreciated) extent to which body performance is affected by blood flow which in turn is affected by the immediate thermal & air quality environment. The regulator At […]
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