A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan
<p dir="ltr">Gender differences in the assessment of thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) have not previously been investigated, despite the prevalence of the overcooling of indoor spaces. This study investigated the effect of...
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| author | Madhavi Indraganti (17019060) |
| author2 | Michael A. Humphreys (17269006) |
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| author_facet | Madhavi Indraganti (17019060) Michael A. Humphreys (17269006) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Madhavi Indraganti (17019060) Michael A. Humphreys (17269006) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108297 |
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| dc.rights.none.fl_str_mv | CC BY 4.0 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Built environment and design Architecture Urban and regional planning Thermal comfort field study Comfort temperature IEQ Satisfaction Qatar Gender Office buildings |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">Gender differences in the assessment of thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) have not previously been investigated, despite the prevalence of the overcooling of indoor spaces. This study investigated the effect of sex, age and body mass index on subjective thermal comfort perceptions, comfort temperature and IEQ satisfaction in offices using our thermal comfort surveys in Qatar, India, and Japan. Data from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) databases were used for comparison. We found that females were twice as likely to feel dissatisfied with thermal sensation than males in Doha. Overall, females felt colder than men, and were less satisfied with all IEQ parameters. In Doha, females, younger subjects, and high-BMI subjects had lower comfort temperatures than their counterparts.</p><p dir="ltr">Increased indoor air speeds and the provision of personal environmental controls could effectively reduce female dissatisfaction and save energy in Qatar. Women's more stringent thermal comfort preferences could be used to evaluate occupant control provisions and IEQ standards. A robust IEQ complaint redressal system may also be required in offices. This study highlights the need to consider female perspectives and thermal expectations in the environmental design of workplaces as well, not merely privacy concerns.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Building and Environment<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108297" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108297</a></p> |
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| spelling | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and JapanMadhavi Indraganti (17019060)Michael A. Humphreys (17269006)Built environment and designArchitectureUrban and regional planningThermal comfort field studyComfort temperatureIEQ SatisfactionQatarGenderOffice buildings<p dir="ltr">Gender differences in the assessment of thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) have not previously been investigated, despite the prevalence of the overcooling of indoor spaces. This study investigated the effect of sex, age and body mass index on subjective thermal comfort perceptions, comfort temperature and IEQ satisfaction in offices using our thermal comfort surveys in Qatar, India, and Japan. Data from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) databases were used for comparison. We found that females were twice as likely to feel dissatisfied with thermal sensation than males in Doha. Overall, females felt colder than men, and were less satisfied with all IEQ parameters. In Doha, females, younger subjects, and high-BMI subjects had lower comfort temperatures than their counterparts.</p><p dir="ltr">Increased indoor air speeds and the provision of personal environmental controls could effectively reduce female dissatisfaction and save energy in Qatar. Women's more stringent thermal comfort preferences could be used to evaluate occupant control provisions and IEQ standards. A robust IEQ complaint redressal system may also be required in offices. This study highlights the need to consider female perspectives and thermal expectations in the environmental design of workplaces as well, not merely privacy concerns.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Building and Environment<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108297" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108297</a></p>2021-12-01T00:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108297https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/A_comparative_study_of_gender_differences_in_thermal_comfort_and_environmental_satisfaction_in_air-conditioned_offices_in_Qatar_India_and_Japan/24420397CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/244203972021-12-01T00:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan Madhavi Indraganti (17019060) Built environment and design Architecture Urban and regional planning Thermal comfort field study Comfort temperature IEQ Satisfaction Qatar Gender Office buildings |
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| title | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan |
| title_full | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan |
| title_fullStr | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan |
| title_short | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan |
| title_sort | A comparative study of gender differences in thermal comfort and environmental satisfaction in air-conditioned offices in Qatar, India, and Japan |
| topic | Built environment and design Architecture Urban and regional planning Thermal comfort field study Comfort temperature IEQ Satisfaction Qatar Gender Office buildings |