Robert Bean, R.E.T., P.L. (Eng.)
Registered engineering technologist in building construction and a professional licensee in mechanical engineering
Robert Bean, R.E.T., P.L. (Eng.), is a registered engineering technologist in building construction and a professional licensee in mechanical engineering. He is president of Indoor Climate Consulting Inc. and director of www.healthyheating.com. Bean is an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer and recipient of ASHRAE’s Distinguished Service Award and Lou Flagg Award. Currently, he serves on ASHRAE Standing Standard Project Committee 55 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy; Technical Committees 6.1 Hydronic & Steam Heating Equipment and Systems; 6.5 Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems; 7.4 Exergy Analysis for Sustainable Buildings. He has developed and teaches numerous courses related to the business and engineering of buildings, indoor climates and hybrid HVAC systems.
Thermal Comfort
Based on the presenters approximately 20 years of research, 97% of building practitioners cannot define thermal comfort nor list the 10 key metrics found in global standards. Furthermore only 1.5% are competent in applying thermal comfort principles to drive architectural, interior and mechanical designs. This presentation introduces the physiology and psychology of thermal comfort and makes the case for designing for people so that good buildings follow.