Our impact

Improved human simulation models

  • Simulation models used for designing thermally comfortable cars, clothing and buildings were improved by adding a sophisticated model of human responses to the climate

Improved the applicability of indoor-climate design and evaluation standards

  • The global reach of the most used indoor-climate design and evaluation standard (ASHRAE 55 & ISO 7730) was expanded by providing data for clothing worn outside Europe and USA, for example in Africa and Asia

Underpinning evidence-based clothing design

  • Our body mapping data informs the clothing design of world-leading clothing manufacturers

Prevention of heat-related deaths

  • Expert witness testimony changed military heat illness prevention procedures

Heat Illness during SAS training
This film describes heat illness cases during military selection exercises in the UK

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