comfort envelope
Isaac Kremer/ November 23, 2025/ / 0 comments
The range of dry-bulb temperature, relative humidity, mean radiant temperature, and air movement judged to be comfortable by a majority of Americans and Canadians tested. This comfort zone varies with climate, the season of the year, the type of clothing worn, and the activity level of the individual. Also called comfort envelope. (Ching, 1995)