**Appendix A. Questionnaire**

### **FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING, CHONGQING UNIVERSITY HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN ZANZIBAR THERMAL COMFORT QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY**

The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the thermal conditions in the historic residential building in Zanzibar. The attached questionnaire is to collect information from the end-user of this building. Please participate in this survey by completing this questionnaire sheets.


14. How do you feel about the airflow at this moment? - Much too still, - Too still, - Slightly still, - Just right, - Slightly breezy, - Too breezy, - Much too breezy 15. How do you feel in terms of humidity? - Much too dry, - Too dry, - Slightly dry, - Just right, - Slightly humid, - Too humid, - Much too humid 16. How satisfied are you with the temperature in your house? - Satisfied, - Dissatisfied 17. If you are dissatisfied with the temperature in your house, which of the following contribute to your dissatisfaction: - Always too hot, - Often too hot, - Occasionally too hot, - Occasionally too cold, - Often too cold, - Always too cold 18. When is this most often a problem? - Morning (before 11am), - Mid-day (11 a.m.–2 p.m.), - Afternoon (2 p.m.–5 p.m.), - No particular time, - Other, please specify \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 19. Clothing situation of yours at this moment (please tick at appropriate): - Short Sleeve Shirt/Blouse - Dress - Socks - Shorts - Long Sleeve Shirt/Blouse - Shoes - T-Shirt - Undershirt - Trousers/Long Skirt - Vest - Sandals - Vest - Sweater - Other, please specify \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 20. What is your activity level in the last 15 min? (Please tick at appropriate): - Medium Activity Standing - Reclining - Seated - Undershirt - Standing Relaxedt - Light Activity Standing - High Activity - Other, please specify \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 21. Which of the following do you personally adjust or control in your house? (You can tick more than one option) - Open internal door - Open window - Go outside - Air condition on - Fan on - Portable Fan - Other, please specify \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 22. How do you feel at this moment? - Cold, - Cool, - Slightly cool, - Neutral, - Slightly warm, - Warm, - Hot 23. Would you prefer to be: cooler, - No change, warmer 24. How would you rate the overall acceptability or the temperature at this moment? - Acceptable, -Not acceptable
