Study of thermal satisfaction in an Australian educational precinct

摘要: Abstract This study aimed to understand the role of thermal expectations in achieving comfort outdoor spaces. Three open spaces an educational precinct located temperate setting Australia were selected as case sites explore how may affect people's responses micrometeorological conditions. types data collection methods including questionnaire survey, field measurement and on-site observations employed collect information three consecutive seasons (November 2014, February 2015, May 2015). measures satisfaction (preferred temperature, neutral acceptable range) extracted from preferences sensations used analyse survey data, determine requirements, examine stress context. A multi-model theoretical framework was then adopted explain pattern among target population. consisted models: “Socio-ecological system model (SESM)”, “theory Alliesthesia” rising expectations”. The demonstrated efficiency above-mentioned requirements precinct. Overall, results challenged validity equivalency neutrality enshrined standards