Network for Comfort and Energy Use in Buildings
This is a network of researchers, consultants, designers and manufacturers concerned with building-related energy issues and the requirements for human thermal comfort. The aim of the network is to define and promote the research effort needed to understand and enhance the thermal comfort of building occupants whilst also minimising the energy use of buildings, in particular those without year-round mechanical heating and cooling.
Outputs from the network will include research to underpin new norms and standards for indoor climate and design guidance for building controls. The network will also be a centre for information in this field of research and advice on the implications of the work for the training of building professionals. Membership currently stands at more than 210, with representation from 33 countries.
The network holds regular meetings and in July 2008 organised an International Conference on the topic
AIR-CONDITIONING & THE LOW CARBON COOLING CHALLENGE (see
WindsorConference for details).
If you are interested in more information about the Network or in becoming involved as a member of the Network please
contact the co-ordinator,
Professor Fergus Nicol, who is based at the
Low Energy Architecture Research Unit (LEARN), in
London Metropolitan University. Go to the
Contact page to complete a membership form online (at no charge).
