Method of experiencing and device for experiencing

Abstract

To provide residents with incentive to remodel their houses to improve thermal insulation or energy-saving performance of the house.SOLUTION: A bodily sensation method that allows residents to sense improvement in thermal insulation performance of a house by remodeling comprises: a first step of measuring and recording the temperature inside an un-air conditioned house by a thermometer; a second step of affixing a heat insulation sheet to an opening of an outer skin and measuring and recording the temperature inside the un-air conditioned house by the thermometer; a third step of controlling a radiation air conditioner inside the house on the basis of chronological data on the measured temperature measured in the first step to reproduce a thermal environment inside the house as measured in the first step by the radiation air conditioner; and a fourth step of controlling the radiation air conditioner inside the house on the basis of the chronological data of the measured temperature measured in the second step to reproduce the thermal environment inside the house as measured in the second step by the radiation air conditioner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a somatosensory method and a somatosensory device.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a building performance prediction method and program for predicting solar radiation and heat insulation performance in a target building.

[0003] Due to recent technological innovations, the heat insulation performance of newly constructed houses has improved, and the energy-saving performance of air conditioning equipment installed in newly constructed houses has also improved. On the other hand, in order for existing houses to benefit from recent technological innovations, reforms are required to improve the heat insulation performance and energy-saving performance of existing houses. House reform requires cost and time, and in some cases, residents have to temporarily vacate the house. Such a burden becomes an obstacle to the psychology of residents who want to reform their houses. Residents are concerned that house reform will not efficiently contribute to the improvement of heat insulation performance and energy-saving performance, and such concerns cause hesitation in house reform.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to give residents the motivation to reform their houses in order to improve the heat insulation performance or energy-saving performance of the houses.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The reference numerals shown in the following parentheses are referred to in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0007] According to the invention of claim 1, A method for allowing residents to experience the improvement in the insulation performance of a house (1) through renovation, The aforementioned house (1) which is not air-conditioned Designated indoor space The first step involves measuring the temperature using a thermometer (34) and recording the measured temperature in a recorder (36) in a time series. The aforementioned indoor space An insulating sheet is attached to the opening (11) of the outer shell (2) that separates it from the outdoors, and the air is not regulated. indoor space The second step involves measuring the temperature using the thermometer (34) and recording the measured temperature in chronological order in the recorder (36), Based on the time-series data of the measured temperature measured in the first step, Placed in an indoor space By controlling the radiant air conditioner (30), the first step indoor space The thermal environment is reproduced by the radiant air conditioner (30). And , the aforementioned residents The aforementioned indoor space Keep it on standby This allows the occupants to experience the thermal environment of the indoor space in the first step. The third step, Based on the time-series data of the measured temperature measured in the second step, and the above By controlling the radiant air conditioner (30), the second step indoor space The thermal environment is reproduced by the radiant air conditioner (30). And , the resident indoor space Keep it on standby This allows the occupants to experience the thermal environment of the indoor space in the second step. The fourth step, A method of experiencing the sensations is provided, characterized by including the following:

[0008] According to the invention of claim 1 as described above, in the third step, the resident can experience the thermal environment inside the house (1) before the insulation sheet is attached to the opening (11) of the outer shell (2). Since the insulation sheet simulates the improvement in the insulation performance of the house (1) due to renovation, the resident can experience the effect that the insulation performance of the unrenovated house (1) has on the thermal environment inside the house (1). In the fourth step, the resident can experience the thermal environment inside the house (1) after the insulation sheet has been attached to the opening (11) of the outer shell (2). Since the insulation sheet simulates the improvement in the insulation performance of the house (1) due to renovation, the resident can experience the effect that the insulation performance of the renovated house (1) has on the thermal environment inside the house (1). Therefore, residents can experience the reproduction of the thermal environment inside the house (1) after the insulation sheet has been attached to the openings (11) of the outer envelope (2) shortly after experiencing the reproduction of the thermal environment inside the house (1) before the insulation sheet was attached to the openings (11) of the outer envelope (2). As a result, residents can realize that the insulation sheet contributes to a constant temperature inside the house (1), that is, that the renovation contributes to improving the insulation performance of the house (1).

[0009] According to the invention of claim 2, An experiential device that allows residents to experience the improvement in the insulation performance of a house (1) through renovation, The aforementioned house (1) Designated indoor space An insulating sheet that can be attached to and removed from the opening (11) of the outer shell (2) that separates the outside from the outside, The aforementioned indoor space Placed, The aforementioned indoor space A thermometer (34) for measuring the temperature, The temperature measured by the thermometer (34) before the application of the heat-insulating sheet, and the temperature measured after the application of the heat-insulating sheet. The measured temperature measured by the thermometer (34) each A time-series recording device (36), The aforementioned indoor space A radiant air conditioner (30) is positioned there, Before attaching the aforementioned heat insulation sheet The recorder (36) record By controlling the radiant air conditioner (30) based on the time-series data of the measured temperature, Before attaching the aforementioned insulation sheet The aforementioned thermometer (34) by Measurement done at the time of The aforementioned indoor space reproducing the thermal environment of The process involves a first process and a second process, which involves controlling the radiant air conditioner (30) based on time-series data of measured temperature recorded in the recorder (36) after the insulation sheet has been applied, thereby reproducing the thermal environment of the indoor space as measured by the thermometer (34) after the insulation sheet has been applied. A somatosensory device is provided, comprising a control unit (32).

Advantages of the Invention

[0020] According to the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus that can give a resident a motivation to reform a house in order to improve the heat insulation performance or energy saving performance of the house.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a house before simple renovation. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a house after simple renovation.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0022] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. The features and technical effects of the embodiments will be understood from the following detailed description and the drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below. Since the drawings are provided for illustrative purposes only, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the illustrations in the drawings.

[0023] <1. Overview> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a house 1 of a resident. The house 1 includes an outer skin 2 that separates the inside and the outside. The outer skin 2 includes an outer wall, a top outer skin, a floor, a foundation upper part, an opening, etc. The top outer skin refers to a roof, an attic, or the ceiling of the top floor, etc. The opening refers to a window, a sash, a door, a ventilation opening, etc. For example, indoor spaces 10 such as a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen, a storage room, a corridor, a washroom, a toilet, or a bathroom face the outer skin 2, particularly the outer wall 3 and the ceiling 4 of the top floor, and a window 11, which is an opening, is provided in the outer wall 3.

[0024] The resident is considering renovating House 1, particularly its exterior wall 3, to improve its insulation performance, and is consulting with a renovation company. In addition to the exterior wall 3, the resident is also considering renovating the ceiling 4 on the top floor, the attic, or both, as needed. However, the resident is concerned that the renovation of House 1 may not efficiently contribute to improving its insulation performance. Therefore, with the resident's permission, the renovation company will make a simple modification to the indoor space 10 as shown in Figure 2, so that the resident can experience the improvement in insulation performance of House 1 through the renovation before the renovation begins. A simple modification means that the indoor space 10 that has been modified can be easily returned to its pre-renovation state. The simple modification will be explained below.

[0025] <2. Simple modifications> The insulation sheet 20 is attached to the window 11 with a removable adhesive. The insulation sheet 20 is removable from the window 11. The adhesive may be double-sided adhesive tape. The insulation sheet 20 is transparent and light-transmitting, or light-blocking. The insulation sheet 20 may be made of, for example, aerogel insulation material or bubble wrap. The insulation sheet 20 may also be attached to the interior surface of the exterior wall 3 or to the ceiling 4 of the top floor. In this case, the insulation sheet 20 may be made of, for example, aerogel insulation material, bubble wrap, or interior insulation material.

[0026] The thermal insulation performance of the insulation sheet 20 may be selected based on calculation results calculated by the computer's CAD (Computer-Aided Design) function. Specifically, the computer may use its CAD function to display the design drawings of house 1 and the design drawings after renovation on an input screen, and the renovation contractor may operate the computer to select the components of the building envelope 2 in the design drawings (for example, exterior walls, top building envelope, floor, foundation risers, or openings). The computer may then calculate the thermal insulation performance values ​​of the components of the building envelope 2 (for example, thermal transmittance (U-value), thermal resistance (R-value), or thermal conductivity (λ-value)), and the thermal insulation performance of the insulation sheet 20 may be selected based on those thermal insulation performance values. The thermal insulation performance values ​​of the components of the building envelope 2 may also be automatically obtained from the housing history information system by the computer through a search based on various information about the components of the building envelope 2.

[0027] The radiant air conditioner 30 is installed on the interior surface of the exterior wall 3. The radiant air conditioner 30 may be installed on the entire interior surface of the exterior wall 3, or on a part of the interior surface of the exterior wall 3. The radiant air conditioner 30 may be installed on the window 11. The radiant air conditioner 30 may be installed on the ceiling 4 of the top floor. The radiant air conditioner 30 may be removable from the interior surface of the exterior wall 3, the window 11, or the ceiling 4. The radiant air conditioner 30 may be portable.

[0028] The radiant air conditioner 30 is a radiant cooler, radiant heater, or radiant air conditioning unit having a circulation circuit and a temperature controller, etc. A radiant cooler circulates a heat transfer medium such as water or oil, which has been temperature-controlled to a level lower than the body temperature of a human, through a circulation circuit, and radiates the coolness of the heat transfer medium from the circulation circuit. A radiant heater circulates a heat transfer medium, which has been temperature-controlled to a level higher than the body temperature of a human, through a circulation circuit, and radiates the warmth of the heat transfer medium from the circulation circuit. A radiant air conditioning unit combines the functions of both a radiant cooler and a radiant heater. The radiant air conditioner 30 may also be capable of adjusting the size of its radiant area. The radiant area refers to the range over which the radiant air conditioner 30 radiates warmth or coolness.

[0029] The radiant air conditioner 30 is controlled by the control unit 32. The control unit 32 controls the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30.

[0030] The insulation sheet 20 and the radiant air conditioner 30 may be used together, or either one may be used.

[0031] An indoor thermometer 34 is placed in the indoor space 10. The indoor thermometer 34 may be installed on an inner wall separating the indoor space 10 from an adjacent indoor space, or it may be provided on the indoor surface of the outer wall 3, or it may be located away from the inner wall and the outer wall 3. The indoor thermometer 34 may be placed in the center of the indoor space 10. The indoor thermometer 34 measures the temperature of the indoor space 10 and outputs a signal representing the measured temperature to the recorder 36 and the control unit 32. The data transfer standard between the indoor thermometer 34 and the recorder 36 is not particularly limited, and the standard may include, for example, a serial bus, USB (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or ZigBee (registered trademark). The same applies to the data transfer standard between the indoor thermometer 34 and the control unit 32.

[0032] An outdoor thermometer 35 is located outdoors. Preferably, the outdoor thermometer 35 is located outdoors near the indoor space 10. The outdoor thermometer 35 may be mounted on the outdoor surface of the outer wall 3, or it may be located away from the outer wall 3. The outdoor thermometer 35 measures the outdoor temperature and outputs a signal representing the measured temperature to the recorder 36 and the control unit 32. The data transfer standard between the outdoor thermometer 35 and the recorder 36 is not particularly limited, and the standard may include, for example, a serial bus, USB (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or ZigBee (registered trademark). The same applies to the data transfer standard between the outdoor thermometer 35 and the control unit 32.

[0033] The recorder 36 includes a CPU, GPU, storage medium, and display. The recorder 36 may have a built-in indoor thermometer 34. The recorder 36 may be, for example, a smartphone, tablet computer, laptop computer, or data logger. The recorder 36 receives a signal from the indoor thermometer 34 and periodically records the indoor temperature measured in the storage medium with a short sampling period. In this way, the recorder 36 accumulates time-series data of the indoor temperature measured in the storage medium. Based on the signal received from the indoor thermometer 34, the recorder 36 immediately displays the indoor temperature measured in the display. Based on the signal received from the indoor thermometer 34, the recorder 36 immediately displays the indoor temperature measured in the display as a number, scale, mark (e.g., sweat mark, clothing mark, bedding mark), image, illustration, pattern, or color. The recorder 36 visually displays the change in the indoor temperature measured in the display as a function of time. Similarly, the recorder 36 receives a signal from the outdoor thermometer 35 and periodically records the measured outdoor temperature to the storage medium with a short sampling period, thereby accumulating time-series data of the measured outdoor temperature on the storage medium. Based on the signal received from the outdoor thermometer 35, the recorder 36 immediately displays the measured outdoor temperature on the display.

[0034] The recorder 36 can communicate with the control unit 32 wirelessly or via a wired connection. The communication standard between the recorder 36 and the control unit 32 is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, a serial bus, USB, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, or ZigBee.

[0035] The device comprising the above-mentioned heat insulating sheet 20, radiant air conditioner 30, control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34, outdoor thermometer 35, and recorder 36 is a sensory experience device.

[0036] <3. Experiencing improved insulation performance> The following describes a method for allowing residents to experience the improvement in the insulation performance of a house through renovation before the renovation is completed, using at least one of the following: an insulating sheet 20, a radiant air conditioner 30, a control unit 32, an indoor thermometer 34, an outdoor thermometer 35, and a recorder 36.

[0037] (1) The first method of experiencing In summer or winter, a renovation contractor or resident attaches an insulation sheet 20 to the window 11. Furthermore, the renovation contractor or resident places an indoor thermometer 34 and a recorder 36 in the indoor space 10, and an outdoor thermometer 35 outside. After that, the resident wears a wearable device such as a smartwatch, smart band (activity tracker), or smart glasses and lives in the house 1 for a predetermined period, such as one week. While the resident is in the indoor space 10, the resident can experience the constant temperature of the indoor space 10 due to the insulation performance of the insulation sheet 20. In summer, since heat from outside is less likely to be transferred to the indoor space 10 by the insulation sheet 20, the resident feels the indoor space 10 is cooler compared to when the insulation sheet 20 is not installed. In winter, since heat from the indoor space 10 is less likely to leak to the outside by the insulation sheet 20, the resident feels the indoor space 10 is warmer compared to when the insulation sheet 20 is not installed. The insulation sheet 20 simulates the improvement in the insulation performance of the house 1 through renovation. Therefore, the insulation sheet 20 allows residents to experience the improvement in the insulation performance of house 1 through renovation. Such an experience influences the residents' perception, motivating them to renovate house 1 in order to improve its insulation performance.

[0038] Since the indoor and outdoor temperatures measured by thermometers 34 and 35 are displayed on the recorder 36, residents can visually grasp the thermal environment and temperature stability of the indoor space 10, which is simulated by the insulation sheet 20 that mimics the insulation performance of the renovated house 1. Therefore, residents can visually understand the superiority of the insulation performance of the renovated house 1 from the perspective of the thermal environment of the indoor space 10. Note that the display of indoor and outdoor temperatures by the recorder 36 may also be carried out in the second to sixth methods of experiencing the environment described later.

[0039] The resident's vital signs and sleep patterns are measured and displayed by a wearable device. Therefore, the resident can easily understand the impact of the insulation sheet 20, which simulates the insulation performance of the renovated house 1, on their health through the thermal environment of the indoor space 10. Vital signs refer to, for example, body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, or SpO2. Furthermore, the vital signs and sleep patterns measured by the wearable device may be transmitted from the wearable device to the resident's smartphone via Bluetooth, and displayed on the resident's smartphone. Therefore, the resident can understand the superiority of the insulation performance of the renovated house 1 from the perspective of vital signs and sleep patterns. Note that the measurement and display of vital signs and sleep patterns by the wearable device may also be carried out in the second to sixth subjective experience methods described later.

[0040] If the wearable device is an AR (Augmented Reality) glasses, the wearable device may measure the surface temperature of the insulation sheet 20, calculate the temperature of the indoor space 10 based on the surface temperature of the insulation sheet 20, convert the color of the image of the indoor space 10 captured by the wearable device's built-in camera to a cool or warm color scheme based on the temperature of the indoor space 10, and display the converted image on the wearable device's built-in display. When an resident views such an image, they can easily understand the impact that the insulation sheet 20, which simulates the insulation performance of the renovated house 1, has on the thermal environment of the indoor space 10. Therefore, the resident can visually understand the superiority of the insulation performance of the renovated house 1 from the perspective of the thermal environment of the indoor space 10.

[0041] Finally, the renovation company removes and collects the insulation sheet 20, indoor thermometer 34, outdoor thermometer 35, and recording device 36.

[0042] (2) Second method of experiencing In winter, the renovation contractor or resident installs the radiant air conditioner 30 on the indoor surface of the exterior wall 3 or on the ceiling 4 of the top floor. Furthermore, the renovation contractor or resident places the control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34, and recorder 36 in the indoor space 10, and places the outdoor thermometer 35 outdoors. After the radiant air conditioner 30 and control unit 32 are started, the control unit 32 controls the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 to a low level, and the radiant air conditioner 30 radiates a weak amount of heat. The control unit 32 may also receive feedback of the indoor and outdoor measured temperatures from the thermometers 34 and 35, and control the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 based on these measured temperatures, their difference, and the thermal insulation performance value. The thermal insulation performance value refers to a value that represents the thermal insulation performance of the building envelope 2 surrounding the indoor space 10 of the renovated house 1, and refers to, for example, the heat transfer coefficient (U value), thermal resistance value (R value), or thermal conductivity (λ value).

[0043] Subsequently, the resident lives in house 1 for a predetermined period, such as one week. During this time, the radiant air conditioner 30 continuously radiates a weak amount of heat. While in the indoor space 10, the resident can feel the constant temperature of the indoor space 10 due to the thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30. Since it is winter, the thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 simulates the improvement in the insulation performance of house 1 due to renovations. Therefore, the thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 allows the resident to experience the improvement in the insulation performance of house 1 due to renovations.

[0044] Finally, the renovation company removes and retrieves the radiant air conditioner 30, control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34, outdoor thermometer 35, and recorder 36.

[0045] (3) A third method of experiencing In the summer, the renovation contractor or resident installs the radiant air conditioner 30 on the indoor surface of the exterior wall 3. Furthermore, the renovation contractor or resident places the control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34, and recorder 36 in the indoor space 10, and places the outdoor thermometer 35 outdoors. After the radiant air conditioner 30 and control unit 32 are started, the control unit 32 controls the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 to a low level, and the radiant air conditioner 30 radiates a weak amount of cool air. The control unit 32 may also receive feedback of the indoor and outdoor temperatures from the thermometers 34 and 35, and control the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 based on these measured temperatures, their difference, and the thermal insulation performance value. The thermal insulation performance value refers to a value that represents the thermal insulation performance of the exterior envelope 2 surrounding the indoor space 10 of the renovated house 1, and refers to, for example, the heat transfer coefficient (U value), thermal resistance value (R value), or thermal conductivity (λ value).

[0046] Subsequently, the resident lives in house 1 for a predetermined period, such as one week. During this time, the radiant air conditioner 30 continuously radiates a weak amount of cool air. While in the indoor space 10, the resident can feel the constant temperature of the indoor space 10 due to the cool air radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30. The cool air radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 simulates the improvement in the insulation performance of house 1 due to renovations. Therefore, the cool air radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 allows the resident to experience the improvement in the insulation performance of house 1 due to renovations.

[0047] Finally, the renovation company removes and retrieves the radiant air conditioner 30, control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34, outdoor thermometer 35, and recorder 36.

[0048] (4) A fourth method of experiencing The renovation contractor places the radiant air conditioner 30 facing the occupants in the indoor space 10. The renovation contractor may also install the radiant air conditioner 30 on the indoor surface of the exterior wall 3 or on the ceiling 4 of the top floor. Furthermore, the renovation contractor or the occupants place the control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34 and recorder 36 in the indoor space 10, and place the outdoor thermometer 35 outdoors.

[0049] Subsequently, when the radiant air conditioner 30 and the control unit 32 are started, the control unit 32 strongly controls the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30, causing the radiant air conditioner 30 to radiate strong heat. The control unit 32 may also receive feedback of indoor and outdoor measured temperatures from thermometers 34 and 35, and control the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 based on these measured temperatures, their difference, and the thermal insulation performance value. The thermal insulation performance value here refers to a value that represents the thermal insulation performance of the building envelope 2 surrounding the indoor space 10 of the house 1 before renovation, and refers to, for example, the heat transfer coefficient (U value), thermal resistance value (R value), or thermal conductivity (λ value).

[0050] When residents are exposed to strong heat from the radiant air conditioner 30, they feel the strong heat from the radiant air conditioner 30 as being hot. The strong thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 simulates the insulation performance of an unrenovated house 1 during the summer.

[0051] Subsequently, the control unit 32 controls the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 to be weaker than the previous strong operating intensity, and the radiant air conditioner 30 radiates a weak amount of heat. The control unit 32 may also receive feedback of indoor and outdoor measured temperatures from thermometers 34 and 35, and control the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 based on these measured temperatures, their difference, and the thermal insulation performance value. The thermal insulation performance value here refers to a value that represents the thermal insulation performance of the building envelope 2 surrounding the indoor space 10 of the renovated house 1, and refers to, for example, the heat transfer coefficient (U value), thermal resistance value (R value), or thermal conductivity (λ value). Even when residents are exposed to weak heat from the radiant air conditioner 30, they do not feel that the weak heat from the radiant air conditioner 30 is particularly hot. The weak thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 simulates the insulation performance of a renovated house 1 in the summer. As described above, residents can experience the improvement in the insulation performance of the house 1 due to the renovation by comparing the strong and weak thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30.

[0052] Note that the order of weak thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 and strong thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 may be reversed. The weak thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 and strong thermal radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 may be repeated alternately.

[0053] Finally, the renovation company removes and retrieves the radiant air conditioner 30, control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34, outdoor thermometer 35, and recorder 36.

[0054] (5) The fifth method of experiencing The renovation contractor places the radiant air conditioner 30 facing the occupants in the indoor space 10. The renovation contractor may also install the radiant air conditioner 30 on the indoor surface of the exterior wall 3 or on the ceiling 4 of the top floor. Furthermore, the renovation contractor or the occupants place the control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34 and recorder 36 in the indoor space 10, and place the outdoor thermometer 35 outdoors.

[0055] Subsequently, when the radiant air conditioner 30 and the control unit 32 are started, the control unit 32 strongly controls the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30, causing the radiant air conditioner 30 to radiate strong cooling. The control unit 32 may also receive feedback of indoor and outdoor temperatures from thermometers 34 and 35, and control the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 based on these measured temperatures, their difference, and the thermal insulation performance value. The thermal insulation performance value here refers to a value that represents the thermal insulation performance of the envelope 2 surrounding the indoor space 10 of the house 1 before renovation, and refers to, for example, the heat transfer coefficient (U value), thermal resistance value (R value), or thermal conductivity (λ value).

[0056] When residents are exposed to the strong cooling from the radiant air conditioner 30, they feel the strong cooling from the radiant air conditioner 30 as cold. The strong cooling from the radiant air conditioner 30 simulates the insulation performance of an unrenovated house 1 during winter.

[0057] Subsequently, the control unit 32 controls the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 to be weaker than the previous strong operating intensity, and the radiant air conditioner 30 radiates a weak amount of cool air. The control unit 32 may also receive feedback of indoor and outdoor measured temperatures from thermometers 34 and 35, and control the operating intensity of the radiant air conditioner 30 based on these measured temperatures, their difference, and the thermal insulation performance value. The thermal insulation performance value here refers to a value that represents the thermal insulation performance of the building envelope 2 surrounding the indoor space 10 of the renovated house 1, and refers to, for example, the heat transfer coefficient (U value), thermal resistance value (R value), or thermal conductivity (λ value).

[0058] Even when residents are exposed to weak cooling from the radiant air conditioner 30, they do not feel particularly cold from the weak cooling from the radiant air conditioner 30. The weak cooling radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 simulates the insulation performance of the renovated house 1 in winter. By comparing the strong and weak cooling radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30, residents can experience the improvement in the insulation performance of house 1 due to the renovation.

[0059] Note that the order of weak cooling radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 and strong cooling radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 may be reversed. The weak cooling radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 and strong cooling radiation from the radiant air conditioner 30 may be repeated alternately.

[0060] Finally, the renovation company removes and retrieves the radiant air conditioner 30, control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34, outdoor thermometer 35, and recorder 36.

[0061] (6) The sixth method of experiencing During summer or winter, with the insulation sheet 20 not attached to the window 11, the temperature of the unconditioned indoor space 10 is measured by the indoor thermometer 34 for a predetermined period (e.g., one day). At that time, the indoor thermometer 34 outputs a signal representing the measured temperature to the recorder 36, and the recorder 36 records the measured temperature in chronological order on a storage medium. Based on the signal input from the indoor thermometer 34, the recorder 36 immediately displays the measured temperature on a display unit as a numerical value, scale, mark (e.g., sweat mark, clothing mark, bedding mark), image, illustration, pattern, or color. Therefore, residents can visually grasp the thermal environment of the indoor space 10 based on the insulation performance of the unrenovated house 1. Note that residents do not need to be in the indoor space 10 at all times during temperature measurement.

[0062] After measuring the temperature, the recorder 36 inputs the time-series data of the measured temperature into a trained model that has been machine-learned using big data. This input generates text data containing health advice that considers the impact of the thermal environment of the indoor space 10, which is caused by the insulation performance of the unrenovated house 1, on the health of the residents. Based on this text data, the recorder displays the advice on the display. Such advice raises awareness among residents about the impact of the thermal environment of the indoor space 10, which is caused by the insulation performance of the unrenovated house 1, on their health.

[0063] Subsequently, with the insulation sheet 20 attached to the window 11, the indoor space 10, which is not air-conditioned, is measured by the indoor thermometer 34 for a predetermined period (e.g., one day). During this time, the indoor thermometer 34 outputs a signal representing the measured temperature to the recorder 36, and the recorder 36 records the measured temperature in chronological order on a storage medium. Based on the signal input from the indoor thermometer 34, the recorder 36 immediately displays the measured temperature on a display unit as a numerical value, scale, mark (e.g., sweat mark, clothing mark, bedding mark), image, illustration, pattern, or color. Therefore, the occupant can visually grasp the thermal environment of the indoor space 10 with the insulation sheet 20 simulating the insulation performance of the renovated house 1. Note that the occupant does not need to be in the indoor space 10 at all times during temperature measurement.

[0064] After measurement, the recorder 36 inputs the time-series data of the measured temperature into a trained model that has been machine-learned using big data. This input generates text data containing health advice that considers the impact of the thermal environment of the indoor space 10, which is caused by the insulation performance of the renovated house 1, on the health of the residents. Based on this text data, the recorder displays the advice on the display. Such advice raises awareness among residents about the impact of the thermal environment of the indoor space 10, which is caused by the insulation performance of the renovated house 1, on their health.

[0065] Subsequently, time-series data of the measured temperature when the insulation sheet 20 is not attached to the window 11 is transferred from the recorder 36 to the control unit 32. The control unit 32 controls the radiant air conditioner 30 based on this time-series data of the measured temperature, thereby recreating the thermal environment of the indoor space 10 when the insulation sheet 20 is not attached to the window 11. During this recreation, the occupant is made to wait in the indoor space 10. As a result, the occupant can experience the thermal environment of the indoor space 10 when the insulation sheet 20 is not attached to the window 11. In other words, the occupant can experience the impact that the insulation performance of the unrenovated house 1 has on the thermal environment of the indoor space 10.

[0066] Subsequently, time-series data of the measured temperature when the insulation sheet 20 is attached to the window 11 is transferred from the recorder 36 to the control unit 32. The control unit 32 controls the radiant air conditioner 30 based on this time-series data of the measured temperature, thereby recreating the thermal environment of the indoor space 10 when the insulation sheet 20 was attached to the window 11. During this recreation, the occupants are made to wait in the indoor space 10. As a result, the occupants can experience the thermal environment of the indoor space 10 when the insulation sheet 20 was attached to the window 11. In other words, the occupants can experience the impact that the insulation performance of the renovated house 1 has on the thermal environment of the indoor space 10.

[0067] Residents can experience the thermal environment of the indoor space 10 with the insulation sheet 20 attached to the window 11, shortly after experiencing the thermal environment of the indoor space 10 with the insulation sheet 20 attached to the window 11. Therefore, residents can realize that the insulation sheet 20 contributes to a constant temperature in the indoor space 10, that is, that the renovation contributes to improving the insulation performance of the house 1.

[0068] Finally, the renovation contractor removes and retrieves the insulation sheet 20, radiant air conditioner 30, control unit 32, indoor thermometer 34, outdoor thermometer 35, and recorder 36.

[0069] <4. Summary> The resident's experience, as described above, influences their perception and motivates them to renovate House 1 to improve its insulation performance.

[0070] If residents renovate House 1 as a result of their experience, it will be possible to reduce energy consumption in House 1. Therefore, the above-described methods and devices for experiencing energy contribute to promoting carbon neutrality, realizing a decarbonized society, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). [Explanation of Symbols]

[0071] 1. Housing 2 Hull 3. Exterior walls 10 Indoor spaces 11 windows 20 Insulation Sheets 30 Radiant air conditioner 32 Control Unit 34 Indoor thermometer 35 outdoor thermometer 36 Recorders

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1. This is a method of allowing residents to experience firsthand the improvement in the insulation performance of their homes through renovations. The first step involves measuring the temperature of a predetermined indoor space in the aforementioned house, which is not air-conditioned, using a thermometer, and recording the measured temperature in a recorder in a time series. A second step involves attaching an insulating sheet to the opening of the outer shell that separates the indoor space from the outdoors, measuring the temperature of the unventilated indoor space with the thermometer, and recording the measured temperature in chronological order in the recorder. A third step involves controlling a radiant air conditioner placed in the indoor space based on the time-series data of the measured temperature measured in the first step, thereby reproducing the thermal environment of the indoor space in the first step using the radiant air conditioner, and having the occupant wait in the indoor space to allow the occupant to experience the thermal environment of the indoor space in the first step. A fourth step involves controlling the radiant air conditioner based on the time-series data of the measured temperature measured in the second step, thereby reproducing the thermal environment of the indoor space in the second step using the radiant air conditioner, and having the occupant wait in the indoor space, thereby allowing the occupant to experience the thermal environment of the indoor space in the second step. A method of experiencing something that includes the following characteristics.

2. This is an experiential device that allows residents to experience the improvement in the insulation performance of their homes through renovations. An insulating sheet that can be attached to and removed from an opening in the outer shell that separates a predetermined indoor space of the aforementioned house from the outdoors, A thermometer placed in the indoor space for measuring the temperature of the indoor space, A recorder that records the measured temperature measured by the thermometer before the application of the heat-insulating sheet, and the measured temperature measured by the thermometer after the application of the heat-insulating sheet, in a time series, A radiant air conditioner is placed in the aforementioned indoor space, A control unit that performs the following: a first process of reproducing the thermal environment of the indoor space as measured by the thermometer before the insulation sheet is applied by controlling the radiant air conditioner based on time-series data of measured temperature recorded in the recorder before the insulation sheet is applied; and a second process of reproducing the thermal environment of the indoor space as measured by the thermometer after the insulation sheet is applied by controlling the radiant air conditioner based on time-series data of measured temperature recorded in the recorder after the insulation sheet is applied. A sensory device characterized by having the following features.

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