In conclusion, we
found that from that data we gathered our hypothesis was incorrect.
By opening the outer
double doors to the vestibule, we were able to recreate a single-sliding
double door entrance and compare it to the vestibule space for heat loss.
Through this comparison, we were able to compare temperature differences
between the two scenarios via hobo3 (1" inside the inner sliding doors).
With the data showing a temperature variation of 20 degrees respectively
between the two scenarios outside the inner doors, the temperature right
inside the inner doors showed a maximum difference of only 3 degrees, showing
very minimal heat variation between the two objects of our hypothesis.
Although we found the
extra double doors to be ineffective in providing significantly less heat
loss, the amount of heat that is actually lost is minimal. Our results
show us that the design intent may not have been heat loss but reduction
of wind and greater thermal comfort due to cold winds entering the building.
