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Thermal comfort as a parameter of indoor air quality in hospitals affects the working conditions, well- being, safety and health of medical personnel who work in these environments. Also preparing a comfortable thermal environment can help to stabilise the moods of patients and assists their healing as well. This book investigates whether it is possible to reconcile the widely varying thermal comfort requirements of both patients and staff in hospitals. It also evaluates how alterations to the building fabric might improve the indoor thermal comfort conditions. This book is useful for anyone who is interested in thermal comfort studies. It guides you to learn more about different approaches and methods to assess the indoor thermal comfort. Overall this book provides information that aids students, architects, hospital managers and researchers in the field of built environments.