Dynamic effects of frequent step changes in outdoor microclimate environments on thermal sensation and dissatisfaction of pedestrian during summer

• Published in: Sustainable cities and society Vol. 79; p. 103670
• Main Authors: Li, Jianong, Niu, Jianlei, Huang, Taiyang, Mak, Cheuk Ming
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2022
• Subjects: Alternating exposure; Dynamic outdoor thermal conditions; Frequency; Sunlight and shade; Thermal dissatisfaction; UTCI; Dynamic outdoor thermal conditions; Frequency; UTCI; Sunlight and shade; Thermal dissatisfaction; Alternating exposure

•Subjects’ dynamic thermal responses to frequent microclimatic step changes are investigated.•Comparison between surveyed dynamic thermal sensation and predicted sensation is made.•Equivalent UTCI* based on SWI and frequent step change effectiveness is proposed.•Applicability of UTCI* in evaluating...