Fine classification of “hiesyo” based on differences in the physiological and psychological responses between “hiesyo” and “non-Hiesyo”

Yumiko Araki*, Shin Ichi Tanabe, Chaichang Chen, Misa Imazu, Mika Saito, Shin Ichi Kagiya, Tomoko Matsubasa, Moeko Tagawa

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Abstract

“Hiesyo” are people who feel cold throughout the year. Differences in peoples' constitution cannot be ignored in daily life, thus, considering cold sensitivity is necessary. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of a floor cooling and heating system on the physiological and psychological response of hiesyo people and investigate the conditions that are comfortable for one's constitution. Subjective experiments were conducted in 2014-2016. The results suggested that non-hiesyo people adapt to an environment by changing their blood flow, and hiesyo people cannot change their blood flow, thus, their skin temperature is affected by the surrounding environment. It was also suggested that for both constitutions, an environment in which the temperature is controlled by cold water and hot water is comfortable.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
PublisherInternational Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate
ISBN (Electronic)9781713826514
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: 2018 Jul 222018 Jul 27

Publication series

Name15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018

Conference

Conference15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period18/7/2218/7/27

Keywords

  • Blood flow
  • Floor heating
  • Hiesyo
  • Subjective Experiment
  • Thermal comfort

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution

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