THE EFFECT OF THERMAL COMFORT ON THE HEALTH OF OCCUPANTS AT CITRA GRAHA HOUSING

Abstract

Humans mostly spend much time indoors, which is residential houses, so it is necessary to pay attention to thermal comfort because thermal comfort is closely related to health. Simple residential houses have the potential to cause thermal discomfort because simple houses are synonymous with dense settlements where building density is affected by the distance between buildings, building height, and building dimensions which will affect wind speed, temperature, and humidity. Thermal comfort is not only influenced by environmental aspects but also by one's condition. Although thermal comfort generally does not cause serious illness, it can significantly impact a person's quality of life and performance level. This study aims to analyze the thermal comfort in modest housing and the effect of thermal comfort on the health of the occupants. This research uses mixed methods, qualitative and quantitative, with data collection through direct field observation, simulation using Sefaira software and distribution questionnaires. The sample is a simple housing that is densely populated, namely Citra Graha Housing. Citra Graha Residential Housing residents feel thermal discomfort and depend on artificial ventilation in their homes. The results of this study indicate that the thermal comfort conditions of Citra Graha Housing do not meet ASHRAE 55 standards with relatively warm room conditions and tend to be hot throughout the day. Citra Graha housing already uses a type of opening that follows the Minister of Health Decree No.1077/MENKES/PER/V/2011 standard. Regarding the effect of thermal comfort on health, the variable thermal comfort partially does not affect health. Meanwhile, it simultaneously influences thermal comfort with a percentage of 54.7%