여름철 냉방 교실환경에서 남녀 중학생의 한서감과 기후적응성

Abstract

This study aimed to provide information on the thermal sensation of junior high school students in summer air-conditioned classroom and the relationship with their climate adaptability. A survey was conducted on 326 junior high school students (181 males and 194 females). The questionnaire included the general characteristics, physical characteristics, climate adaptability, subjective thermal tolerance, and subjective thermal sensation in a summer classroom. The data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 22.0. The thermal conditions were 25.8℃, 63% R.H., and the clothing insulation was 0.39clo in a summer air-conditioning classroom. Approximately 54% of the students responded ‘neutral’, showing that they were thermally satisfied with the summer classroom. On the other hand, more students responded cool to very cold (26%) than hot to very hot (19%). Hence, the temperature can be adjusted higher in the perspective of energy efficiency and climate adaptability. Females felt colder in the classroom, and they complained more about the local cold sensation than males. The climate adaptability was related to the subjective thermal tolerance. These results can provide a guide to increase the climate adaptability by suggesting the optimal indoor temperature and wear behavior based on the subjective thermal tolerance.