lämpöherkiä
Lämpöherkiä is a term used in Finnish-language discussions to describe the phenomenon of subtle, sometimes perceived, fluctuations in temperature within indoor environments. It is not a widely standardized term in building science but appears in architecture and energy-efficiency discourse to explain occupant sensations of warmth or cold that cannot be fully explained by thermostat readings alone. The word combines lämpö (heat) and herkkiä (sensitive), and is used in both scientific and colloquial contexts to refer to thermal sensitivity of spaces and people.
Historical and usage notes: The term began to appear in Finnish blogs and popular science writings in
Scientific status: There is no formal consensus on lämpöherkiä as a defined physical phenomenon. It is sometimes
Applications: In architecture and HVAC design, paying attention to possible lämpöherkiä can inform strategies for more
Cultural context: In Finnish fiction and folklore, the term is occasionally used metaphorically to describe environments