Indoor thermal comfort evaluation of traditional dwellings in cold region of China: A case study in Guangfu Ancient City

Wang, Yan; Dong, Qiwei; Guo, Huikun; Yin, Li; Gao, Weijun; Yao, Wanxiang; Sun, Lei

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113028

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“…Since the indoor environment usually has low wind speed, the surrounding wall temperature does not differ much from the air temperature, and the influence of radiation temperature also decreases accordingly. Therefore, indoor air temperature and relative humidity are important indicators to determine body perception [27,28]. The data of the indoor thermal environment field test in this paper include the air temperature, relative humidity, and air flow velocity in the indoor rooms of the building.…”

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Research on Summer Indoor Air Conditioning Design Parameters in Haikou City: A Field Study of Indoor Thermal Perception and Comfort

Hu,

Lyu,

Hou

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Escalating global climate change and the intensification of urban heatwaves have led to an increase in summer air conditioning cooling energy consumption. This phenomenon is particularly critical in tropical regions, as it may trigger an energy crisis. The rational setting of indoor thermal design parameters can help conserve energy to the maximum extent while ensuring thermal comfort for occupants. This study selected Haikou City, a unique tropical city in China, as the research location. Indoor environment measurements and a questionnaire survey were conducted with participants, and the outdoor thermal environment sensitivity, population attributes and differences in thermal sensation, thermal neutral temperature, and comfort range were calculated and analyzed. The following results were obtained. Based on the overall population, long-term residence, and temporary residence classification, the indoor thermal comfort needs of residents in tropical cities in Haikou were effectively identified. The actual thermal neutral temperature of the overall population is 25.7 °C, and 90% of the acceptable thermal comfort temperature range is 23.2 °C–28.0 °C. The actual thermal neutral temperature of the regular residents is 27.3 °C, and 90% of the acceptable thermal comfort temperature range is 23.3 °C–31.4 °C. The actual thermal neutral temperature of the temporary population is 25.5 °C, and 90% of the acceptable thermal comfort temperature range is 23.0 °C–28.0 °C. These research results have an important reference value for improving the setting of the temperature of air conditioning in tropical areas in summer and further reducing energy consumption, which is conducive to sustainable development.

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Research on Summer Indoor Air Conditioning Design Parameters in Haikou City: A Field Study of Indoor Thermal Perception and Comfort

Hu,

Lyu,

Hou

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…The results showed that compared with modern dwellings, the residents of traditional dwellings were more tolerant of harsh environments, had a lower thermal sensitivity, and had a thermal neutral temperature of 28 • C in summer, which was higher than the ASHRAE standard. In a study of traditional dwellings in the ancient city of Guangfu, China, Wang et al [38] observed that older traditional houses had poorer thermal environmental quality compared to newer traditional houses. Residents living in older dwellings had higher thermal neutral temperatures in summer and were more acclimatized thermally.…”

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Field Investigation on Adaptive Thermal Comfort in Rural Dwellings: A Case Study in Linyi (China) during Summer

Tang,

Gao,

Tan

et al. 2024

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A large number of people in China still live in rural villages. The indoor environment of these rural dwellings directly affects the quality of life of the occupants. Nevertheless, constrained by the quality of dwelling construction, rural buildings have poorer indoor environments and, at the same time, have a higher operating energy consumption. However, inadequate attention has been given to the summer thermal environment in cold regions. This work has been carried out around the thermal environment of rural residences in cold regions during summer. Field measurements, questionnaires, and data analysis were used in this study. We recorded the indoor and outdoor thermal environment parameters on a typical summer day in the Linyi rural area. Moreover, the subjective sensations and thermal adaptive behaviors of the participants were recorded in detail with a questionnaire. Linear regression showed that the neutral temperature for residents in summer was 27.52 °C, with acceptable temperatures ranging from 25.14 °C to 29.9 °C. Age and gender differences were found to affect the occupants’ sensation of thermal comfort and humidity, as well as their thermal adaptive behavior. In addition, a thermal adaptive model has been constructed in the study, which will further enrich the thermal adaptive investigation and provide a scientifically sound reference for the renovation and development of the local rural areas.

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“…These aspects of daily life also merit attention. While a considerable amount of research has been conducted on general rural issues in China, these studies have focused primarily on improving land utilization rates [60][61][62], improving the energy efficiency and thermal comfort of rural housing [63][64][65][66], and addressing key issues in rural revitalization [67]. However, there is relatively little research that focuses on specific rural parks.…”

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Assessing Utilization and Comfort in a Village Scenic Park: Implications for Rural Revitalization

Yao,

Zhang,

Fukuda

et al. 2024

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Scenic parks in rural areas occupy crucial positions, serving as vital hubs for the daily lives of villagers and important leisure destinations for tourists. This research is dedicated to assessing the significance of the scenic park in Wawuzhuang Village from the perspectives of both villagers and tourists. Employing a comprehensive research approach, this study examines the current state of the scenic park and its ability to meet the requirements of villagers and tourists. Villagers, mainly elderly individuals with low levels of education, rely heavily on green spaces for leisure and social interaction. In contrast, younger tourists and villagers require spaces that offer more comfort and aesthetic appeal. This study highlights the possibility of designing rural scenic parks to meet the basic needs of both tourists and villagers. In addition, mixed-use designs and public participation designs are suggested to promote the use of rural parks, potentially creating an attractive community environment that attracts new villagers and more tourists. Although this study is limited to a single case, it lays the groundwork for further research in other rural areas. This research contributes to the sustainable development of rural revitalization.

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Indoor thermal comfort evaluation of traditional dwellings in cold region of China: A case study in Guangfu Ancient City

Cited by 17 publications

References 65 publications

Research on Summer Indoor Air Conditioning Design Parameters in Haikou City: A Field Study of Indoor Thermal Perception and Comfort

Research on Summer Indoor Air Conditioning Design Parameters in Haikou City: A Field Study of Indoor Thermal Perception and Comfort

Field Investigation on Adaptive Thermal Comfort in Rural Dwellings: A Case Study in Linyi (China) during Summer

Assessing Utilization and Comfort in a Village Scenic Park: Implications for Rural Revitalization

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