Impact of Lofts in Traditional Dwellings on the Thermal Environment in Wenxian, Gansu, China
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- 10.2991/978-94-6463-688-8_37How to use a DOI?
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- Wenxian; traditional dwellings; loft; thermal environment; numerical simulation
- Abstract
Through field research and measurements of traditional dwellings in Wenxian, Gansu Province, three types of lofts were identified: open-style, board-sealed, and wall-sealed. Models were established using Design Builder software, and indoor thermal environment simulations were conducted. The results showed that: 1) The difference in the average indoor air temperature of the living room in August between the open-style loft and the sealed lofts (board-sealed and wall-sealed) was 0.12℃ and 0.19℃, respectively, with no significant difference; 2) CFD simulations revealed vertical temperature differences in the living room cross-section of 1.72℃ and 2.47℃ between the three conditions, with significant differences. Sealed lofts provide a more stable indoor thermal environment and higher space utilization. The “enclosed” loft design enhances thermal stability, space utilization, and energy efficiency, making it ideal for broader adoption.
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TY - CONF AU - Tianpeng Wang AU - Shijia Xiao PY - 2025 DA - 2025/04/30 TI - Impact of Lofts in Traditional Dwellings on the Thermal Environment in Wenxian, Gansu, China BT - Proceedings of the 2024 6th International Conference on Civil Architecture and Urban Engineering (ICCAUE 2024) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 356 EP - 361 SN - 2352-5401 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-688-8_37 DO - 10.2991/978-94-6463-688-8_37 ID - Wang2025 ER -