Exploring the Cross-Modal Effect of Light Colour Temperature on Thermal Comfort in Student Co-Working Space

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10.2991/978-94-6239-632-6_28How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Colour temperature; Cross-modal perception; Energy efficiency; Thermal comfort; Student co-working space

Abstract

Environmental perception is influenced by multisensory interactions, where visual and thermal stimuli together shape human experience. This study examines cross-modal perception by investigating how changes in light colour and brightness impact thermal comfort in a collaborative student workspace within a tropical setting. Conducted in a semi-conditioned co-working area at the ITS Central Library, the study involved 42 participants. Subjective assessments of visual and thermal comfort were combined with environmental measurements, including correlated colour temperature (CCT), illuminance, air temperature, and humidity. Pearson correlation analysis revealed weak to moderate links between visual and thermal comfort votes (TCV). Notably, the colour comfort vote (CCV) showed the strongest relation, although it was not statistically significant. No significant correlations were found with thermal sensation votes (TSV). These results contribute to a growing understanding of how perceptions of indoor comfort are affected, especially in semi-conditioned tropical environments. The study underscores the potential for employing visual design strategies to improve low-energy comfort systems.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Asri Dinapradipta
AU  - Muhammad Naufal Hakim
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/13
TI  - Exploring the Cross-Modal Effect of Light Colour Temperature on Thermal Comfort in Student Co-Working Space
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Architectural Research and Design (ARDC 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 446
EP  - 463
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-632-6_28
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-632-6_28
ID  - Dinapradipta2026
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