Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective
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 b...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a8036c3b73c3403ab8e27b55aad2506c2025-02-03T05:45:40ZengWileyAdvances in Meteorology1687-93091687-93172015-01-01201510.1155/2015/423508423508Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial PerspectiveKuo-Tsang Huang0Tzu-Ping Lin1Hsiao-Chi Lien2Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1 Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, TaiwanDepartment of Architecture, National Cheng Kung University, 1 University Road, Tainan 701, TaiwanProgram of Landscape and Recreation, National Chung Hsing University, 250 Kuo Kuang Road, Taichung 402, TaiwanNumerous 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/423508 |
| spellingShingle | Kuo-Tsang Huang Tzu-Ping Lin Hsiao-Chi Lien Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective Advances in Meteorology |
| title | Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective |
| title_full | Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective |
| title_fullStr | Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective |
| title_short | Investigating Thermal Comfort and User Behaviors in Outdoor Spaces: A Seasonal and Spatial Perspective |
| title_sort | investigating thermal comfort and user behaviors in outdoor spaces a seasonal and spatial perspective |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/423508 |
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