Abstract
Ensuring thermal comfort within sports facilities is crucial for occupants’ well-being. However, often indices designed for sedentary spaces are applied, leading to inaccurate comfort assessments. Hence, this study examines the adaptive capacities and model applicability in sports facilities, using a fencing hall located in Pisa as a case study. Data encompassed 142 subjective responses correlated with environmental parameters. Athletes' neutral and preferred temperatures were notably lower than sedentary individuals' (15.1°C and 16.8°C, respectively). Fanger's PMV tended to overestimate thermal sensation at high metabolic rates, and occupants felt more varied sensations than predicted, displaying greater acceptance of warmth than cold. Athletes' adaptive capacities differ from sedentary occupants', with neutral temperatures frequently below comfort standards. This study underscores the necessity of analysing athletes' comfort and exploring adaptation possibilities due to distinct needs and preferences compared to sedentary occupants.
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