Indoor temperatures in buildings of the future will automatically adjust to user needs
The HumanTool project being led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland involves the testing of new indoor temperature control concepts for adjusting spaces to individual needs. Energy is saved when unused rooms can be left unheated or uncooled. The final result of the project will be a completely new product. We spend around 90% of our time indoors. Our experience of thermal sensation is important to productivity and comfort, and is mainly affected by a room's temperature level. The HumanTool project aims to enhance the comfort level of indoor temperatures, which affects the thermal