Thermal comfort in classrooms: the perception of children in school environments in hot and humid climates
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.5855Keywords:
Thermal comfort, Classrooms, Natural ventilation, Air-conditioningAbstract
In hot and humid climates, thermal discomfort is linked to high temperatures. In schools, artificial conditioning has been observed as a solution to mitigate this discomfort. This study analyzes the thermal perception of children in naturally ventilated (NV) and artificially conditioned (AC) classrooms in hot and humid climates. The field research integrated the monitoring of microclimatic variables and the application of questionnaires, resulting in a sample of 619 children predominantly between 9 and 10 years. The main results: a) under an average air temperature of 27,68°C (AC) and 29,24°C (NV) the feeling of heat and the desire for a cooler environment predominated; b) greater tolerance to higher air temperatures among children in NV rooms; c) adapting clothing as a comfort strategy, notably in AC schools.
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