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Climatological effects on thermal comfort and energy utilization in residences and offices

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Woods, J.E. Climatological effects on thermal comfort and energy utilization in residences and offices. Int J Biometeorol 20 (Suppl 1), 95–105 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01553966

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