When it comes to the perfect temperature in a room, opinions are like noses; everyone has one. There’s always someone who is going to think is too hot or too cold. So is there no perfect temperature to set every thermostat in the world to that will please everyone? As every person’s internal temperature and preference is different, you can probably guess the answer to that question. But lucky for us, there are some who take it to the next level to try and understand and explain to us, though not always in layman’s terms, just how the slightest change in a room’s temperature can have a major impact on people.
Here are a few studies we found on some common areas we can
all relate to…
1. Does room temperature affect our sleep? In the following article, experts found the temperature of your sleeping area and how comfortable you feel in it affects how well and how long you snooze.
2. Does room temperature affect office productivity? Here cited case studies seem to agree that individuals are most productive when they are in a comfortable room temperature. However it's back to finding just what that perfect temperature is that everyone agrees causes discrepancy.
3. Why are operating rooms kept so cold? We found plenty of
opinions on the answer to this. It came down to two common opinions; first,
that colder temperatures help reduce infection, and second, that it’s just
plain hot for surgeons and nurses under the OR lights while suited in all of
their garb for extended periods of time. We did find one article from 1996 that
discussed both reasons and the then-new use of warming blankets to keep
patients temperature at an optimal body temperature.
Well it appears the answer to that question of the perfect
room temperature is no. People simply prefer to be comfortable in their
surroundings and are generally healthier and more productive when a room’s
temperature accommodates that. But if you’re still having trouble finding the
perfect temperature and you think we can help, give us a call!
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