Degree of thermal satisfaction in the elderly population of the Jardim do Éden housing complex, Marabá/PA
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https://doi.org/10.6008/CBPC2674-6425.2020.001.0001Keywords:
Thermal comfort, Degree of thermal satisfaction, Social Interest Housing Complex, ElderlyAbstract
The climatic characteristics of the location where buildings are erected directly influence the thermal behavior of these structures and, by combining these elements with the physiological mechanisms of the body, human beings feel thermal satisfaction or dissatisfaction due to several parameters, including age, sex, clothing, activity, etc.. The present study aimed to establish the degree of thermal satisfaction of the elderly residents of the Jardim do Éden Social Interest Housing Complex, located in the district of Morada Nova, in the municipality of Marabá/PA, Brazil. The research was based on the application of questionnaires for the elderly, covering several aspects related to the user’s thermal perception, with answers ranging from 'satisfied' to 'unsatisfied'. The results highlighted the dissatisfaction of elderly residents, demonstrating the latent demand for solutions that adapt the thermal environment to the place’s reality and, consequently, improve the quality of life of its occupants, especially those most vulnerable to thermal discomfort.
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