2020
No
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107523
Shrestha, Mishan
Asia
Experimental
Observational
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Temperature
Other
Thermal comfort
Students
Naturally ventilated school
Thermal perception
Comfort temperature
Clothing insulation
A field study of 818 students in Nepal assessed thermal comfort in naturally ventilated classrooms. Most felt comfortable at around 27 degrees Celsius. Clothing behavior influenced perception. Findings support adaptive comfort models to inform local school design.