Federico Tartarini

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April 29, 2025

Tempted to turn on the aircon? Science says use fans until it’s 27°C

Federico Tartarini, University of Sydney; Angie Bone, Monash University, and Ollie Jay, University of Sydney

Use electric fans as your first cooling strategy, and only turn on the aircon when the indoor temperature exceeds 27°C.

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July 21, 2021

‘Die of cold or die of stress?’: Social housing is frequently colder than global health guidelines

Daniel Daly, University of Wollongong; Federico Tartarini, University of Wollongong; Gordon Waitt, University of Wollongong; Michael Tibbs, University of Wollongong; Paul Cooper, University of Wollongong, and Theresa Harada, University of Wollongong

One quarter of monitored social housing properties recorded winter temperatures below World Health Organisation standards for more than 80% of winter, new research shows.

There are currently no rules to ensure that aged-care facilities provide a comfortable indoor environment. University of Wollongong

August 1, 2018

Getting the temperature just right helps people with dementia stay cool

Federico Tartarini, University of Wollongong; Paul Cooper, University of Wollongong, and Richard Fleming, University of Wollongong

People with dementia can become agitated or distressed when the temperature isn’t right, but some aged-care facilities aren’t designed or operated to keep them comfortable.

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Tempted to turn on the aircon? Science says use fans until it’s 27°C

‘Die of cold or die of stress?’: Social housing is frequently colder than global health guidelines

Getting the temperature just right helps people with dementia stay cool

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