Bed microclimate

Local thermal and moisture conditions at the sleeping body

family: Sleep

ND-0013 · 2012 · Review
High Adjacent human mechanism
Effects of thermal environment on sleep and circadian rhythm
Okamoto-Mizuno & Mizuno. Journal of Physiological Anthropology
Heat and cold exposures can increase wakefulness and reduce REM or slow-wave sleep, with thermoregulation tightly coupled to sleep.
ND-0014 · 2017 · Review
High Direct built environment
Thermal environment and sleep quality: A review
Lan, Tsuzuki, Liu & Lian. Energy and Buildings
Moderate heat or cold can reduce sleep quality; control of the bed micro-environment may offer a lower-energy route to comfort.
ND-0016 · 2025 · Review
High Direct built environment
How do we create a healthier thermal environment for sleep? A review of sleep thermal comfort and sleep quality
Authors per journal record. Building and Environment
Thermal needs vary between and within people; pre-sleep adjustment alone may not meet overnight sleep and comfort needs.