IMPACT OF FLOOR LOCATIONS OF LIVING ROOMS ON AIR MOVEMENT SENSATION IN ESHDC HIGH-DENSITY ESTATES, ENUGU CAPTAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA

Abstract

The impact of floor heights/locations of living rooms on air movement sensation in the warm and humid climate of Enugu Capital Territory, Southern Nigeria, was investigated during the peak period of rainy season. This study presents the results of a short-term survey of air movement sensation among occupants of naturally ventilated living rooms in Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) high-density estates in Enugu Capital Territory. The total number of 130 occupants/respondents in 130 living rooms randomly chosen from 433 housing units were investigated by means of a questionnaire survey. Total of 132 questionnaires were distributed across the three floors (44 occupants/respondents per floor). Statistical analysis of data obtained was performed with aid of the SPSS to evaluate air movement sensations of occupants of naturally ventilated living rooms at various floors (i.e. Ground floor, First floor and Upper floor). The outcomes indicate that occupants of the living rooms located at ground floor level sensed low air movement than occupants of the living rooms located at the first and the upper floors. Furthermore, the outcomes also indicate positive correlations among factors influencing outdoor airflow and air movement sensation.