ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: This research studied the variables of the thermal environment and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) of classrooms in a naturally ventilated primary school in Shenyang during winter. Some features of thermal sensation and IAQ satisfaction of pupils and teachers in the classrooms were revealed. Field measurements were carried out in 6 classrooms occupied with 32 teachers and 197 pupils in total from November to December 2015, while the heating system was used. The results indicated that classrooms’ IAQ was bad. Thermal comfort and IAQ satisfaction of pupils and teachers in the classroom were significantly different. Most of the pupils could not make accurate judgments of the indoor air quality. It was demonstrated that the existing ventilation mode could not meet the needs of thermal comfort and IAQ of classroom in winter.
