Thermal Comfort Challenges in Home-Based Enterprises: A Field Study from Surakarta’s Urban Low-Cost Housing in a Tropical Climate

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(16), P. 6838 - 6838

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

The growing global concern over heat-related health risks, exacerbated by climate change, disproportionately affects low-income populations, particularly in tropical regions like Indonesia. This study investigates indoor thermal conditions home-based enterprises (HBEs) within the informal urban settlements of Surakarta City, Indonesia, focusing on struggle for comfort under constrained conditions. By addressing challenges housing, this research contributes to sustainable development goals, aiming enhance living climates. Our methodology included detailed field measurements using standard indices these dwellings, complemented surveys and interviews understand building designs, occupant behaviors, adaptation strategies. Findings indicate that temperatures inside dwellings frequently exceeded 30 °C during 50–60% working hours, prompting residents adopt coping strategies such as opening windows, adjusting work schedules, utilizing shading devices. Space limitations necessitated multifunctional use exacerbating heat humidity from activities cooking ironing. Despite reliance natural ventilation, ineffective architectural layouts impeded airflow. highlights urgent need solutions accommodate dual residential commercial functions spaces, improve challenging environments.

Language: Английский

Integrating renewable energy solutions in sustainable building projects: a case study of Nigerian urban centers

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: April 3, 2025

Language: Английский