Examining the Impact of Environmental Quality in Architecture on Users’ Thermal Perception

Authors : Navid Khaleghımoghaddam

Pages : 22-32

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Publication Date : 2025-03-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Considering environmental factors in building design can improve users\\\' quality of life and health while using less energy. In this context, since administrative and educational buildings host a large number of people who spend a significant amount of time inside, it is critical to explore the direct impact of environmental qualities in design such as thermal comfort on building users\\\' physical and mental health, as well as energy efficiency. From the point of view of people\\\'s comfort in the environment, the present study suggests that, in addition to climatic components, other variables also influence an individual\\\'s thermal perception. So, it aims to investigate and analyze data based on the effect of environmental and physical components on thermal comfort in an educational place. The research method is the questionnaire, observation and recording of climatic data. The study was conducted with the participation of 97 employees of Konya Food and Agriculture University during five working days in August. The results show that the indoor air temperature and indoor relative humidity as environmental components and the location of the openings and the view of the natural environment as physical components have a great influence on the thermal perception of the users.
Keywords : Çevresel bileşenler, fiziksel bileşenler, bağlı nem, termal knfor, termal algı

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