Research Article
IoT-Based Smart Building Environment Service for Occupants’ Thermal Comfort
Table 1
Metabolic rates by activity.
| Class | Mean of metabolic heat (W/m2) | Metabolic heat (W) | Example |
| Resting | 65 | 115 | Resting | Low | 100 | 180 | Sitting at ease/standing | Moderate | 165 | 295 | Sustained hand/arm work | High | 230 | 415 | Intense work | Very high | 290 | 520 | Very intense to maximum activity |
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