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Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective
Joint Authors
Lin, Tzu-Ping
Huang, Kuo-Tsang
Lien, Hsiao-Chi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Numerous studies have examined the correlation between the number of attendants in a given outdoor environment and thermal indices to understand how the environmental planning has an impact on the users.
However, extensive observations should be conducted to examine the detailed static and dynamic behavior patterns of users.
We conducted dynamic observations at a stepped plaza to perform on-site measurements of the physical environment and observations of users behaviors, including their resting positions, movements, and stay durations.
The results indicated that more people rested on the steps during the cool season than hot season.
Compared to neutral temperatures, people demonstrated higher heat tolerance to the hot season.
The results indicated that more than 75% of users preferred to remain in shaded areas and stayed longer than in the sunlight.
The people tended to engage in static activities in environments that exhibit sufficient shading.
The shaded areas were conducive to static activities as the summer grew hotter.
The results verified that the people of Taiwan would avoid sunlight and desire shaded spaces based on their previous climate experiences and expectations, which can serve as a reference for outdoor space design to improve the usability and quality of open urban spaces.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Huang, Kuo-Tsang& Lin, Tzu-Ping& Lien, Hsiao-Chi. 2015. Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective. Advances in Meteorology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052730
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Huang, Kuo-Tsang…[et al.]. Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective. Advances in Meteorology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052730
American Medical Association (AMA)
Huang, Kuo-Tsang& Lin, Tzu-Ping& Lien, Hsiao-Chi. Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective. Advances in Meteorology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052730
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1052730