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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