Towards climate-resilient overheating standards for cold-climate residences in China: Insights from large-scale thermal comfort monitoring

Key Points

• Overheating standards aim to improve thermal comfort in cold-climate residences, promoting better living conditions.
• Data from large-scale thermal comfort monitoring highlights critical thresholds to prevent discomfort due to heat.
• Observational analysis across various sites in China emphasizes regional differences in overheating occurrences.
• This work suggests actionable guidelines, needing regional adaptations to enhance climate resilience in homes.