Andana development integrating sustainable vertical housing through bioclimatic approach : an application of the relationship of indoor physical environment and psychological comfort of dwelling occupants in Buhangin district

Abstract

The pandemic made Filipinos stay home longer, leading them to do most of their work, classes, and other activities. Thereupon, a higher risk of experiencing psychological discomfort and dissatisfaction may occur. Thus, this study investigates the relationship between the indoor physical environment and the psychological comfort of dwelling occupants in Buhangin District, Davao City. A standard structured questionnaire, ESM-PIT, and MH were used to identify the level of IEQ and psychological comfort among dwelling occupants (n=380). They were supplemented with open-ended questions and ocular visits. Kendall's Tau result revealed multiple significant relationships between the indoor physical environment indicators and psychological comfort indicators for 0.084≤ τ ≤0.62, p<0.05. Therefore, the overall result depicted a positive, significant relationship between variables.