Assessing thermal comfort in urban squares in humid subtropical climate: A structural equation modelling approach

Manavvi, S.; Rajasekar, E.

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109931

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“…Finally, 35 articles were obtained for the review. (Horrison and Stephi, 2023) Check the impact of different infrastructure on thermal comfort (Manavvi and Rajasekar, 2023) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions Heat mitigation strategies (Pradeep Kumar et al, 2023) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Khaire, Madrigal and caLanzarote, 2023) Heat mitigation strategies (Kumar and Sharma, 2022c) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Kumar and Sharma, 2022b) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Kumar and Sharma, 2022a) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Prasad and Satyanarayana, 2022) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Mohammad et al, 2021) Check the impact of different infrastructure on thermal comfort (Kumar and Sharma, 2021) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Rajan and Amirtham, 2021) Heat mitigation strategies (Gopinath, no date) Check the applicability of thermal comfort indices (Raman, Kumar, Sharma, Froehlich, et al, 2021) Heat mitigation strategies Heat mitigation strategies (Banerjee, Middel and Chattopadhyay, 2022) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Salal Rajan and Amirtham, 2021) Heat mitigation strategies (Deevi and Chundeli, 2020) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Das, Das and Mandal, 2020) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Rahul, Mukherjee and Sood, 2020) Check the impact of different infrastructure on thermal comfort (Banerjee, Middel and Chattopadhyay, 2020) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Kotharkar, Bagade and Agrawal, 2019) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Gajjar and Jai Devi, 2019) Check the impact of different infrastructure on thermal comfort (Ziaul and Pal, 2019) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Manavvi and Rajasekar, 2020) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions (Ali and Patnaik, 2018) Understanding outdoor thermal comfort conditions…”

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“…PET is predominantly used in tropical areas followed by dry areas while UTCI is used mostly in dry areas followed by tropical areas. Data Collection Methods ` Most of the Indian studies assessed thermal comfort, and the impact of urban heat island in different urban settings such as streets (Deevi and Chundeli, 2020), Open spaces (Kumar and Sharma, 2021), urban squares (Manavvi and Rajasekar, 2023) using PET and UTCI. These studies are done using microclimatic measurement and thermal comfort surveys.…”

Section: Outdoor Thermal Comfort Indicesmentioning

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Indian Studies on Outdoor Thermal Comfort: A Review

2023

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Climate change has a negative impact on outdoor livability. Particularly in metropolitan settings, a rise in temperature has an impact on human health and thermal comfort. As a result of urbanization, the temperature in Indian cities is rising at an alarming rate.This paper intends to examine previous investigations into outdoor thermal comfort in Indian context. 35 papers are evaluated to provide a summary of the prior research and to look at the necessity and potential of outdoor thermal comfort studies in Indian cities. This review also emphasizes the procedures, data collection techniques, and software used.The paper examines research gaps, suggestions, and the potential scope of future research while highlighting the necessity of studies on outdoor thermal comfort. Future research is especially needed to encompass a variety of geographic regions, climatic zones, and other outdoor areas that have not been taken into account in previous studies. Furthermore, tourism purpose studies are lacking in the Indian context. For a better knowledge of the perceived thermal environment, it is also advised to combine quantitative and qualitative investigation.The results of this study can be used by urban planners and designers to improve the outdoor thermal environment. This study can also help researchers determine the scope of additional research on outdoor thermal comfort in the context of India.

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Indian Studies on Outdoor Thermal Comfort: A Review

2023

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“…However, the most popular and widely accepted way to understand thermal comfort is through subjective evaluation of users. Subjective evaluation is the method that is used to determine a person's level of thermal comfort, which is described as the state of mind that conveys contentment with the surrounding temperature conditions [118]. Therefore, the ideal way to describe thermal comfort is as a state in which there are no external factors that could cause a change in the environment through behavior.…”

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“…Personal decisions to improve thermal comfort also led to an increase in energy consumption. According to the findings of [118], one's level of comfort is a nuanced perceptual construct that is influenced by a variety of different elements but ultimately affects energy consumption. This would mean ensuring all influencing factors are well accounted for and resolved.…”

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Influence of Thermal Comfort on Energy Consumption for Building Occupants: The Current State of the Art

Arowoiya,

Onososen,

Moehler

et al. 2024

Buildings

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Thermal comfort is a complex issue in the built environment due to the physiological and psychological differences of each individual in a building. There is a growing worry over the environmental implications of energy use as a result of the warming of the global climate and the growth in the number of instances of extreme weather events. Many review articles have been written, but these reviews have focused on a specific aspect of occupant behavior and thermal comfort. To research the trends of thermal comfort and energy, this research adopted mixed reviews, i.e., quantitative and qualitative, to understand the state-of-the-art factors affecting the thermal comfort of occupants concerning energy, different occupant modeling approaches, functions, and limitations. The in-depth qualitative discussion provides deeper insights into the impacts of occupant behaviors, factors affecting thermal comfort, and occupant behavior modeling approaches. This study classified occupant behaviors into five categories: occupant characteristics, perceptions of the occupant, realistic behaviors, heat gain, and occupant interactions with the system. It also went further to classify the factors affecting the thermal comfort of users based on past works of literature. These include structural, environmental, and human factors. It was concluded that factors that have the most significant impact on energy are human, structural, and environmental factors, respectively. In addition, most of the occupant behavior modeling approaches that have been used in past studies have pros and cons and cannot accurately predict human behaviors because they are stochastic. Future research should be conducted on thermal comfort for different building functions by examining the varied activity intensity levels of users, especially in educational or commercial buildings. Additionally, a proper investigation should be carried out on how thermal insulation of structural members influences thermal comfort. These should be compared in two similar buildings to understand occupant behavioral actions and energy consumption.

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“…SEM's strength lies in its capacity to analyze both observed and latent variables, providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics within the built environment, IEQ, and their influence on human productivity and well-being. This technique has been instrumental in dissecting the intricate connections among key elements such as thermal comfort, IAQ, lighting, and their collective impact on human productivity and well-being [210][211][212].…”

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Impact of Indoor Air Quality and Multi-domain Factors on Human Productivity and Physiological Responses: A Comprehensive Review

Deng,

Dong,

Guo

et al. 2024

Indoor Air

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Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) significantly impacts human health, well-being, and productivity. However, a comprehensive and in-depth review of the combined effects of IAQ and other multi-domain factors on human productivity is lacking. There has not been any prior review that encapsulates the impact of multi-domain factors on productivity and physiological responses of occupants. To address this gap, this review paper investigates and highlights the impact of IAQ and multi-domain factors (thermal, visual, and acoustic) on human productivity and occupant well-being in the built environment. The review explores various research methods, including evaluation of human productivity and creativity, data collection, and physiological signal analysis. We also examined the interactions between IAQ and multi-domain factors, as well as strategies for optimizing productivity through integrated building design and smart systems. The key findings from this review reveal that IAQ significantly impacts human productivity and occupant well-being, with interactions between IAQ and other IEQ factors further impacting these effects. Despite advances in the field, there are several limitations and gaps in the current research methods and study designs, including small sample sizes, limited and insufficient experimental design and control, reliance on laboratory or simulated environments, lack of follow-up and long-term data, and lack of robust performance metrics. The review proposes future research directions, including specific applications, and follow-up work to address these limitations and further advance the understanding of IAQ and multi-domain factors in the built environment. The implications of this review for policy and practice include the need for holistic and integrated approaches to IAQ and IEQ management, with a focus on creating healthy and productive indoor environments. This review emphasizes the importance of considering the complex interplay between IAQ and multi-domain factors, as well as the potentials of adopting smart control systems and sustainable design strategies to optimize productivity and occupant well-being in the built environment. By addressing these critical issues, we can enhance the overall quality of life for building occupants and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Assessing thermal comfort in urban squares in humid subtropical climate: A structural equation modelling approach

Cited by 23 publications

References 49 publications

Indian Studies on Outdoor Thermal Comfort: A Review

Indian Studies on Outdoor Thermal Comfort: A Review

Influence of Thermal Comfort on Energy Consumption for Building Occupants: The Current State of the Art

Impact of Indoor Air Quality and Multi-domain Factors on Human Productivity and Physiological Responses: A Comprehensive Review

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