Open Access
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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 689, 2026
14th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2025)
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| Article Number | 06003 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | Thermal Comfort, Wellness, and Productivity | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202668906003 | |
| Published online | 21 January 2026 | |
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