HYPOTHESIS
We were curious about how the air flowed within each bay.
Some questions we considered:
How much heat is lost through the windows?
Are people comfortable (temperature-wise) when sitting here for prolonged periods?
How much solar heat gain is there on a sunny day vs. a cloudy day?
What is the difference in temperature between a point near the window vs. one across the corridor?
What is the difference in temperature between a point low on the window vs one higher up?
Does the high ceiling near the window trap heat?
How does the air flow in each bay?
What temperature is the thermostat set on?
What other sources of heat loss are there?
Hypothesis:
In November, the temperature in the sunspace in Gerlinger Hall will not reach the temperature comfort zone dictated by ASHRAE (68-77°F) due to heat loss through the glazing assembly.
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