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Introduction

We tend to think of air temperature as being the primary factor determining how comfortable an occupant is in a space, but air temperature alone can be deceiving. The temperature of the surfaces around occupants matters a great deal as well. This course describes the concept of mean radiant temperature and shows how it applies to enclosure design and thermal comfort. About Building Science Fight Club

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Video: Helpful Things to Know about Thermal Comfort

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Quiz

To earn AIA Continuing Education Units (CEU), you must complete the quiz below and get all 3 questions correctly. Feel free to retake the quiz if needed. To keep learning, check out more courses in Building Science.