The Influences of Thermal Comfort on Physiological Effect, Preference, and Attention Restoration
Date Issued
2011
Date
2011
Author(s)
Ni, Shih-Chi
Abstract
Natural elements in landscape include organisms, water, atmosphere and others. The influences of animals, plants and water on people''s feelings have been presented in many literatures, but how the microclimate impacts on outdoor space users? The main purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the thermal comfort and the responses of physiology and psychology in on-site natural experiences, then to present an integrated research.
Since the urban green space is close to the life type of modern, National Taiwan University was chosen to be the site of study. To survey a sufficient range of microclimate data, there were ten sampling points on the site. The modified discomfort index (MDI) and physical responses (EMG and HR) were measured by instruments respectively, while the psychological assessments (subjective thermal comfort, preference and attention restoration) were by structured questionnaires.
The results revealed that, in the urban green space, thermal comfort has significant impact on users’ physiology and psychology. In a relatively good state of thermal comfort, not only the physiological responses are relatively stable, but also the environmental assessment and the perceiving of attention restoration are better.
The findings indicate the influences of outdoor thermal comfort on physical and psychological state, that can be used as reference materials of space planning, design and evaluation in order to make the better benefits in outdoor space.
Subjects
thermal comfort
EMG
HR
preference
attention restoration
Type
thesis
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