The Difference of Thermal Performance between Houses with Wooden Walls and Exposed Brick Walls in Tropical Coasts

The purpose of this study is to analyze differences between brick and wood houses related to the thermal comfort of the occupants. The measurement results are compared with a test in the field. The results of measurements of thermal variables of the formula's Fanger show that eight houses with wooden walls have an average result of 1.01, meanwhile eight houses with exposed bricks wall have an average result of 1.71. The results of field measurements indicate that occupants in houses with wooden walls feel more comfortable than occupants in houses with exposed brick walls.