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WELL AP WELL-AP Exam - Topic 4 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for WELL AP's WELL-AP exam
Question #: 31
Topic #: 4
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Which thermal comfort parameter can be controlled by the use of automatic window shades?

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Suggested Answer: D

Automatic window shades can significantly influence the mean radiant temperature within a space by controlling the amount of solar radiation that enters. The mean radiant temperature is a measure of the warmth that one feels from the radiant heat exchange with surrounding surfaces. By adjusting window shades automatically based on the sun's position and intensity, the system can reduce overheating from solar gain, thereby maintaining a more comfortable and stable indoor thermal environment. This control helps in creating a space that aligns with the WELL Building Standard's focus on thermal comfort, ensuring that occupants are comfortable and productive.


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Rosenda
2 months ago
It’s definitely about mean radiant temperature, right?
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Shawna
2 months ago
Wait, can window shades really control humidity? That’s surprising!
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Elinore
2 months ago
Totally agree, shades can really help with that!
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Edda
3 months ago
I think it’s indoor air temperature.
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Vicky
3 months ago
I’m not so sure about that. What about mean radiant temperature?
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Tasia
3 months ago
I feel like relative humidity might be influenced too, but I don't see how shades would directly affect that.
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Cyril
3 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think it was about how shades can control indoor air temperature.
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Reyes
4 months ago
I remember something about mean radiant temperature being affected by shading, but I can't recall the details.
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Earlean
4 months ago
I think automatic window shades mainly help with indoor air temperature, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Jesusita
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know automatic window shades can affect thermal comfort, but I'm not sure which specific parameter they control. I'll have to carefully consider the options and try to eliminate the ones that don't seem right.
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Ty
4 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is D - mean radiant temperature. Automatic window shades can help regulate the amount of radiant heat from the sun that enters the space, which would affect the mean radiant temperature.
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Myra
4 months ago
Okay, let me see. Automatic window shades would affect the amount of solar radiation entering the space, which could impact the mean radiant temperature. But I'm not sure if that's the correct answer here. I'll have to review my notes on thermal comfort parameters.
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Vince
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know that automatic window shades can affect thermal comfort, but I'm not positive which specific parameter they control. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Alline
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the answer is C - indoor air temperature. Automatic window shades can help control the amount of solar radiation entering the space, which would affect the indoor air temperature.
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Deeann
9 months ago
Hmm, this is a tough one. Maybe we should all just draw straws to decide the answer. I hear that works better than guessing sometimes.
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Adelle
8 months ago
Maybe we should compromise and go with B) Relative humidity?
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Joni
8 months ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Mean radiant temperature.
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Vesta
9 months ago
Let's not leave it up to chance, I think the answer is C) indoor air temperature.
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Ronnie
9 months ago
Hold up, I thought shades were for keeping the sun out, not controlling the humidity. I'm sticking with A. Air movement.
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Carmelina
9 months ago
I'm gonna go with B. Relative humidity. Shades can help reduce moisture levels by limiting heat and evaporation, right?
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Haydee
9 months ago
D) Mean radiant temperature
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Kenny
9 months ago
C) indoor air temperature
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Bernardine
9 months ago
B) Relative humidity
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Francine
9 months ago
A) Air movement
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Andrew
9 months ago
C. indoor air temperature, of course. Shades help control the amount of heat gain, which directly impacts the indoor air temp.
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Catarina
8 months ago
C) indoor air temperature
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Jamal
9 months ago
B) Relative humidity
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Brunilda
9 months ago
A) Air movement
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Gretchen
10 months ago
I agree with Alecia, mean radiant temperature can be controlled by automatic window shades.
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Alecia
10 months ago
I believe it's mean radiant temperature because shades can block direct sunlight.
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Allene
10 months ago
I think it's indoor air temperature.
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Kaycee
11 months ago
Definitely D. Mean radiant temperature. Automatic shades can control the amount of solar radiation entering the space, affecting the MRT.
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Mozelle
9 months ago
D) Mean radiant temperature
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Erasmo
9 months ago
C) indoor air temperature
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Eulah
9 months ago
B) Relative humidity
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Kiera
9 months ago
A) Air movement
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Thad
9 months ago
D) Mean radiant temperature
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Kathrine
9 months ago
C) indoor air temperature
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Ilda
10 months ago
B) Relative humidity
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Lynna
10 months ago
A) Air movement
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