Outdoor human thermal perception in various climates: A comprehensive review of approaches, methods and quantification
Over the past century, many research studies have been conducted in an attempt to define
thermal conditions for humans in the outdoor environment and to grade thermal sensation …
thermal conditions for humans in the outdoor environment and to grade thermal sensation …
A comprehensive review of thermal comfort studies in urban open spaces
Urban open spaces provide various benefits to large populations in cities. Since thermally
comfortable urban open spaces improve the quality of urban living, an increasing number of …
comfortable urban open spaces improve the quality of urban living, an increasing number of …
[HTML][HTML] Behaviour in public open spaces: A systematic review of studies with quantitative research methods
S Han, D Song, L Xu, Y Ye, S Yan, F Shi, Y Zhang… - Building and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Public open spaces are important assets that play a significant role in city lives, based on
which a great number of behaviour-based studies are being conducted. These studies often …
which a great number of behaviour-based studies are being conducted. These studies often …
Study on importance, procedure, and scope of outdoor thermal comfort–A review
Outdoor thermal comfort (OTC) is an essential aspect to improve the quality of human life in
urban spaces. The goal of this article is to provide insight into the importance, procedure …
urban spaces. The goal of this article is to provide insight into the importance, procedure …
Effects of the tree distribution and species on outdoor environment conditions in a hot summer and cold winter zone: A case study in Wuhan residential quarters
L Zhang, Q Zhan, Y Lan - Building and Environment, 2018 - Elsevier
Residential district is the important space for people living and outdoor activities. Vegetation
is proved to be effectively regulate microclimate. Living in Wuhan, residents have to suffer …
is proved to be effectively regulate microclimate. Living in Wuhan, residents have to suffer …
Investigation into the differences among several outdoor thermal comfort indices against field survey in subtropics
Comfortable and healthy outdoor microclimates are beneficial to sustainable urban
development. Based on a comprehensive comparison of some currently frequently used …
development. Based on a comprehensive comparison of some currently frequently used …
Influence of thermal comfort of green spaces on physical activity: Empirical study in an urban park in Chongqing, China
J Niu, J Xiong, H Qin, J Hu, J Deng, G Han… - Building and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The thermal comfort of green spaces, an important factor affecting physical activity, is the
premise of outdoor physical exercise. Currently, the way in which thermal comfort influences …
premise of outdoor physical exercise. Currently, the way in which thermal comfort influences …
How to design comfortable open spaces for the elderly? Implications of their thermal perceptions in an urban park
Elderly residents are prominent users of urban parks and comfortable open spaces in parks
have been shown to improve their physical health and mental well-being. In this study, the …
have been shown to improve their physical health and mental well-being. In this study, the …
Outdoor thermal comfort and activities in the urban residential community in a humid subtropical area of China
K Li, Y Zhang, L Zhao - Energy and Buildings, 2016 - Elsevier
A comfortable thermal environment is extremely important for the enjoyment of outdoor
spaces. The relationship among microclimate, thermal sensation, and human behavior is …
spaces. The relationship among microclimate, thermal sensation, and human behavior is …
The perception, optimization strategies and prospects of outdoor thermal comfort in China: A review
J Li, N Liu - Building and Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Thermal comfort plays an important role in the urban living environment and is not a given to
be defined but a goal to be sought—the weather, human behaviors, and urban features (eg …
be defined but a goal to be sought—the weather, human behaviors, and urban features (eg …