The influence of spatial transition on physiological response and thermal perception in a Living Lab
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46421/entac.v20i1.5934Keywords:
Physiological variables, Thermal perception, Spatial transitionAbstract
The acclimatization of occupants in daily routines involving indoor-outdoor transitions sometimes increases energy consumption in buildings. This study evaluated these transitions' influence on living lab occupants. Physiological and environmental variables were monitored, and thermal comfort questionnaires were administered. The analysis focused on data from the post-lunch period when participants returned to the monitored indoor environment. The results showed that skin temperature and heart rate varied depending on where participants had lunch. However, the variation curves became similar after 5 to 10 minutes. A similar pattern was observed in votes for thermal sensation, preference, acceptability, and comfort. While immediate responses after lunch showed more significant variability, subsequent responses (10 to 60 minutes) were more homogeneous, trending towards neutral sensations, preferences for no changes in the environment, higher levels of comfort, and acceptability. These results can guide user behavior guidelines in creating more satisfactory, comfortable, and energy-efficient environments.v
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