FOOT THERMAL SENSATION OF “HIESHO” WOMEN IN PRESENCE OF A HEATING SYSTEM AND CONSIDERING THEIR MOVEMENT BETWEEN ROOMS

Abstract

In Japan, intermittent air conditioning in living rooms is a common occurrence, and the thermal environment in other rooms is generally cold. Thus, it is necessary to provide a comfortable thermal environment for “Hiesho”. This study aimed to clarify the effects of the heating system on the physiological and psychological responses of “Hiesho” when moving between rooms. The physiological and psychological responses were examined by conducting experiments under five different conditions. The results thus obtained showed that even “Hiesho” feel less cold when floor heating is running in the living room and foot heating is running in other rooms.