Investigation on the Existing Circumstances and Contributing Factors of Thermal Environment of Rural Housings in Severe Cold Zones of China in Winter

摘要

In order to improve the dwelling conditions and living standards of peasants in severe cold zones of China, a comprehensive and in-depth survey is taken on the residential buildings in severe cold zones. Through a combination of field survey and questionnaire, a number of investigations are conducted including the existing status of residential buildings in terms of house types, spatial arrangements, heating facility, construction levels, material and structure system, fuel consumption, and the utilization of local renewable resources as well as the economic conditions, demographic structures, and indoor thermal perceptions of peasants. The indoor thermal environment of residential buildings in winter is also measured. By investigating and summarizing the existing circumstances of thermal environment in rural housings in winter, as well as analyzing the main factors contributing to the poor indoor thermal environment, adaptive approaches are explored to lay foundations for further in-depth investigation and construction of the energy-efficient green residential buildings.