"Research consistently shows that our brains function best, and we're in our best moods, when the thermostat is set to around 70 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit and indoor humidity levels are moderate (40 to 70 percent). Being in a good mood is important because when we are, analytical reasoning, creativity, and the ability to get along with others are better than when we're not."
"Anyone working or living in the modern day should be able to anticipate that, ideally, air will be heated or cooled to 70 to 72 degrees; if they plan to be indoors, they should dress accordingly. People should accept that they will be hot or cold if they dress for the tropics or the tundra instead of a temperate 70 to 72 degrees."
"Where the thermostat is set, if blinds are up or down, the air movement people experience, and similar factors are likely to have the biggest effects on how hot or cold people feel in a space. Design elements can be used to influence perceived temperatures. The air feels slightly cooler when we are in a space featuring cool colors and warmer in one that's filled with warm tones. A reminder, our feet are sensitive to cold, and our heads are sensitive to heat."
Brains function best and mood is best when the thermostat is set to around 70 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit and indoor humidity is moderate (40 to 70 percent). Good mood improves analytical reasoning, creativity, and the ability to get along with others. People living or working indoors should expect air conditioned to 70 to 72 degrees and dress accordingly. Dressing for climates far from 70 to 72 degrees will cause discomfort. Minor personal temperature preferences vary by geography and experience but are usually consistent within shared spaces. Thermostat location, blinds, air movement, and design features strongly influence thermal perception.
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