2024
No
A field study of adaptive thermal comfort in primary and secondary school classrooms during winter season in Northwest China
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106802
Jiang, Jing
Asia
Experimental
Observational
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Temperature
Humidity
Other
indoor thermal environment
Adaptive thermal comfort
Field investigation
classroom
Cold climate
Field data from winter classrooms in Northwest China assessed thermal comfort in pupils aged 9-11. Results revealed lower preferred temperatures and adaptation to cold. Study informs localized heating design for rural schools.
2020