Dataset for Thermal Comfort Survey in Hitsats Refugee Camp

Social and thermal comfort surveys were conducted in Hitsats refugee camp summer and winter 2019. The dataset contains information collected via spot measurements to collect environmental parameters data ( such as VA, WBGT, TA, RH, TG and TO). Moreover, the dataset contains information regarding personal parameters such as the Metabolic rate, Clo value, gender, weight and height information for each participant. The data was collected via a thermal comfort survey, including spot measurements of environmental parameters, the surveys were conducted directly in a Tigrinian language. The families were selected randomly. Given the range of backgrounds, intra-household dynamics, education and literacy levels, all surveys were administered through an interview. A repeated transverse survey method was used to collect the data. The thermal comfort scales were the standard 7-point ASHRAE thermal sensation scale and the 5-point thermal preference scale