Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring, Part 1: Monitor Thermal Environment in the WELL Building Standard™ focuses on the importance of continuously monitoring key parameters that contribute to thermal comfort in built environments. This feature specifically emphasizes the need to understand and control the thermal conditions that affect occupant comfort and well-being.
Dry-bulb temperature is the measure of air temperature without taking evaporation into consideration.
It is one of the most direct indicators of thermal comfort as it affects how warm or cool an indoor environment feels to its occupants.
Relative humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air compared to what the air can "hold" at that temperature. The level of humidity has a significant impact on how temperatures are perceived by occupants. High humidity can make environments feel stuffier and warmer than the actual air temperature would suggest, while low humidity can make the air feel cooler and dryer.