Same Latitude New Attitude: Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Subtropical Workplaces Through Positive Adjustment of Thermostat Settings

Kennedy, Rosemary J. and Loh, Susan and Miller, Wendy F. and Summerville, Jennifer A. and Heffernan, Maree E. (2007) Same Latitude New Attitude: Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Subtropical Workplaces Through Positive Adjustment of Thermostat Settings. In Proceedings Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) pre-loved buildings conference - Continuing the Push, pages pp. 1-89, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank, Brisbane.

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Abstract

The aim of the project was to investigate the social, environmental, economic and human comfort implications associated with adjusting commercial office airconditioning temperatures to levels appropriate for a relatively benign subtropical climate. This research also aimed at identifying the value of a different approach to thermal comfort, facilities management and climate appropriate clothing in a corporate culture.

Item Type:	Conference Paper
RM Number:	2008003677
Status:	Published
Keywords:	Thermal comfort; commercial buildings; HVAC Energy useage
Subjects:	370000 Studies in Human Society > 370100 Sociology > 370107 Social Change 310000 Architecture, Urban Environment and Building > 319900 Other Architecture, Urban Environment and Building 290000 Engineering and Technology > 290500 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering > 290501 Mechanical Engineering
ID Code:	12897
Deposited By:	Meaton, Rosie
Deposited On:	23 April 2008
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Copyright Owner:	Copyright 2007 Centre for Subtropical Design, QUT
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