Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities
Although outdoor thermal comfort has gained increasing research attention, meteorological conditions and thermal sensation in different urban settings in high-density cities have not been systematically studied from the perspective of urban planning and design. Considering the potential relationship...
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| author | Tan, Zheng Chung, Sum Ching Roberts, Adam Charles Lau, Kevin Ka-Lun |
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| description | Although outdoor thermal comfort has gained increasing research attention, meteorological conditions and thermal sensation in different urban settings in high-density cities have not been systematically studied from the perspective of urban planning and design. Considering the potential relationship between environmental quality and thermal sensation in outdoor spaces— an emerging topic in perceived comfort, this study offers a new approach for planning and design for climate resilience in cities. This paper presents the results of an outdoor thermal comfort survey conducted on hot summer days in Hong Kong. Diverse patterns of PET-comfort ratings relationships were found in different urban settings. The study revealed that air temperature, subjective assessments of solar radiation and wind environment were strong determinants of thermal sensation and evaluation. In our analysis, wind condition showed a significant indirect effect on comfort through subjective perception. Statistical modelling showed that subjective perceptions on microclimate condition and comfort are moderated by various aspects of environmental quality. The findings of this study help inform future design for climate resilience in outdoor urban spaces in hot-humid subtropical cities. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1505832023-05-19T07:31:19Z Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities Tan, Zheng Chung, Sum Ching Roberts, Adam Charles Lau, Kevin Ka-Lun School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Nanyang Business School Culture Science Institute Engineering::Civil engineering Outdoor Thermal Comfort Thermal Sensation Although outdoor thermal comfort has gained increasing research attention, meteorological conditions and thermal sensation in different urban settings in high-density cities have not been systematically studied from the perspective of urban planning and design. Considering the potential relationship between environmental quality and thermal sensation in outdoor spaces— an emerging topic in perceived comfort, this study offers a new approach for planning and design for climate resilience in cities. This paper presents the results of an outdoor thermal comfort survey conducted on hot summer days in Hong Kong. Diverse patterns of PET-comfort ratings relationships were found in different urban settings. The study revealed that air temperature, subjective assessments of solar radiation and wind environment were strong determinants of thermal sensation and evaluation. In our analysis, wind condition showed a significant indirect effect on comfort through subjective perception. Statistical modelling showed that subjective perceptions on microclimate condition and comfort are moderated by various aspects of environmental quality. The findings of this study help inform future design for climate resilience in outdoor urban spaces in hot-humid subtropical cities. 2021-06-07T04:59:53Z 2021-06-07T04:59:53Z 2019 Journal Article Tan, Z., Chung, S. C., Roberts, A. C. & Lau, K. K. (2019). Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities. Architectural Science Review, 62(1), 3-13. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00038628.2018.1495612 0003-8628 0000-0001-6478-5538 0000-0003-3438-1182 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/150583 10.1080/00038628.2018.1495612 2-s2.0-85050341529 1 62 3 13 en Architectural Science Review © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. All rights reserved. |
| spellingShingle | Engineering::Civil engineering Outdoor Thermal Comfort Thermal Sensation Tan, Zheng Chung, Sum Ching Roberts, Adam Charles Lau, Kevin Ka-Lun Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities |
| title | Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities |
| title_full | Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities |
| title_fullStr | Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities |
| title_short | Design for climate resilience : influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high-density cities |
| title_sort | design for climate resilience influence of environmental conditions on thermal sensation in subtropical high density cities |
| topic | Engineering::Civil engineering Outdoor Thermal Comfort Thermal Sensation |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/150583 |
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