# The Office Thermostat Wars Explained

By [Adam](https://paragraph.com/@adam999) · 2025-04-01

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The perpetual battle over office temperature has scientific roots. Women's metabolic rates run slower than men's, making them feel cold at temperatures men find comfortable. The ideal compromise temperature (around 71°F) boosts productivity by 12%. Open offices exacerbate the problem because airflow makes people feel 5°F colder than the actual temperature. Smart buildings now use localized climate zones, proving that thermal comfort is highly individual.

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