On the necessities to analyse the thermohygrometric perception in aged people. A review about indoor thermal comfort, health and energetic aspects and a perspective for future studies
This study wants to examine the current bibliography concerning the thermohygrometric perception in aged people living in industrialized countries and its socio-economic consequences. Nowadays the number of European people between 70 and 90 years old is increasing, thus causing an aging of the average population. A proper and modern planning of indoor environments in residential buildings requires the presence of a good thermohygrometric comfort together with a low energy consumption level.