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Call for papers 2026 Revista de Arquitectura N.º 50. + N.º 51.
Call for papers Revista de Arquitectura N.°50
ARCHITECTURE AND INVESTIGATION + FREE THEME
50th Issue | 35th Anniversary
Deadline for paper submissions: March 2, 2026
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No. 51. CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURES AND URBAN PROJECTS:
New Themes and Dimensions of the City + FREE THEME.
Deadline for paper submissions: June 22, 2026
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Static thermal comfort in arid climates: effects on energy consumption in an office building
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Yésica Alamino Naranjo
Instituto Regional de Hábitat y Planeamiento-CONICET-UNSJ San Juan, Argentina
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2325-2206
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Abstract
Artificial conditioning in office buildings, when applied uniformly, can create a disconnect between indoor conditions and the outdoor environment, with negative implications for both energy efficiency and occupants’ comfort perception. This phenomenon is evident in spaces with centralized systems, where indoor temperatures remain nearly constant year-round, limiting users’ ability to adapt seasonally. This study evaluates the indoor thermal behavior and comfort perception in an office building located in a warm-temperate climate region, characterized by centralized conditioning and limited occupant environmental control. The methodology combines seasonal temperature measurements with subjective surveys on thermal sensation, preferences, and perceived performance. Results show minimal thermal variability, with constant
indoor temperatures between 24 and 25°C, contradicting the adaptive assumptions of the ISO 7730 standard. Although users reported being “comfortable” or “slightly warm,” the findings suggest a stable yet energy-inefficient indoor environment that restricts natural adaptive capacity and raises questions about the sustainability of this comfort model in arid and semi-arid climates.
Keywords:
Static confort , thermal stability , thermal variabilityReferences
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