Exploring thermal comfort for the older adults: A comparative study in Dalian City's diverse living environments

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Frontiers of Architectural Research Pub Date : 2024-12-17 DOI:10.1016/j.foar.2024.09.011

Yuan Su , Aruhan Gong , Chanjuan Wang , Yu Han , Weijun Gao

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Abstract

China's aging population is a pressing issue, with the need for comfortable living environments for older adults being paramount to their health and well-being. A study was conducted in Dalian, China, involving physical environment measurements and surveys in nursing homes and residential buildings. The investigation focused on changing indoor thermal environments and older adults' subjective sensations. The study explored physical environment satisfaction and actual thermal comfort ranges in different aging modes and space characteristics. The results show that older people spend most time in bedrooms, and dissatisfaction with the thermal environment in winter and summer is high, reaching 42% and 74%, respectively. Residential buildings generally have higher indoor temperatures than nursing homes, with a mean PMV difference of 0.9 in winter. Furthermore, thermal comfort models show that the comfort zones for nursing homes are more comprehensive in winter but smaller in summer. This study provides valuable information for future research on thermal comfort of older adults in different aging modes, facilitating the creation of healthier indoor thermal environments.

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探讨老年人热舒适：大连市不同居住环境的比较研究

中国的人口老龄化是一个紧迫的问题，为老年人提供舒适的生活环境对他们的健康和福祉至关重要。在中国大连进行了一项研究，对养老院和住宅楼进行了物理环境测量和调查。调查的重点是室内热环境的变化和老年人的主观感觉。研究探讨了不同老化方式和空间特征下的物理环境满意度和实际热舒适范围。结果显示，老年人在卧室的时间最多，冬季和夏季对热环境的不满程度较高，分别达到42%和74%。住宅建筑的室内温度普遍高于养老院，冬季平均PMV差为0.9。此外，热舒适模型表明，养老院的舒适区在冬季更全面，而在夏季更小。本研究为今后研究不同老龄化模式下老年人的热舒适提供了有价值的信息，有助于创造更健康的室内热环境。

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6.20

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2.90%

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430

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30 weeks

期刊介绍： Frontiers of Architectural Research is an international journal that publishes original research papers, review articles, and case studies to promote rapid communication and exchange among scholars, architects, and engineers. This journal introduces and reviews significant and pioneering achievements in the field of architecture research. Subject areas include the primary branches of architecture, such as architectural design and theory, architectural science and technology, urban planning, landscaping architecture, existing building renovation, and architectural heritage conservation. The journal encourages studies based on a rigorous scientific approach and state-of-the-art technology. All published papers reflect original research works and basic theories, models, computing, and design in architecture. High-quality papers addressing the social aspects of architecture are also welcome. This journal is strictly peer-reviewed and accepts only original manuscripts submitted in English.