STUDY ON THERMAL COMFORT FACTORS IN CONVERSION-ADAPTIVE BUILDING, CASE STUDY IN SURAKARTA INDISCHE HOUSE

Traditional buildings are one type of structure that can adapt to a dynamic environment. Some functions the building’s spaces have been changed new requirements, but building's overall shape has preserved. The purpose this study was examine and determine differences in perceived thermal comfort values ​​between occupants visitors inside building. Using observation method analyzing data through PMV-PPD correlating with Adaptive Center for Built Environment (CBE) Thermal Comfort Tool Website, it shows there caused by environmental climate do not match PMV standard from ASHRAE. This also shown difference 18% between value occupants, where past factors influence difference, 0.58 Fanger Sugini theory (comparison general is often used local researched), because Indonesians' heat tolerance. In study, found variables needed adaptive approach naturally ventilated buildings, namely humidity tropical humid areas. reason effect moisture on sensation insignificant, be neglected.