Requirements for Building Thermal Conditions under Normal and Emergency Operations in Extreme Climates.

Abstract

This paper provides recommendations on thermal and moisture parameters (air, temperature, and humidity content) in different types of buildings under normal and emergency operation conditions in extreme climate conditions, e.g., cold/arctic (U.S. Department of Energy [DOE] climate zones 6-8) and hot and humid (DOE climate zones 0-2a). Three scenarios are considered under normal operating conditions: when the building/space is occupied, temporarily unoccupied (2-5 days), and unoccupied long term (e.g., hibernated). These thermal parameters are necessary to achieve one or several of the following purposes.