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The thermal adaptation behaviors of Taiwan residents and elders at homes when they sense thermal discomfort was depicted. Among the habitual methods to achieve thermal comfort, the most common strategy of thermal adaptation was, in a descending order, window-opening, use of electrical fan, and turning on the air conditioner for residents, while window-opening, adjustment in clothing, and use of electrical fan for the elders. The habitual adaptation method of interviews was influenced by the three factors: effectiveness, accessibility, and cost in relieving thermal discomfort.
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Hwang, RL. (2018). Occupants’ Behavior in Taiwan. In: Kubota, T., Rijal, H., Takaguchi, H. (eds) Sustainable Houses and Living in the Hot-Humid Climates of Asia. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8465-2_24
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