本研究於亞熱帶地區綠能建築技術研發與測試平台SPINLab，進行全尺度實驗，透過兩間規格相同的實驗空間，系統性探討被動設計與主動控制策略對室內熱環境與能耗之影響。在被動實驗設計中，分別比較採用節能玻璃與清玻璃的窗戶對室內溫度、熱舒適度及空調耗電量之影響，並進一步探討空調感測器設置位置對上述參數的影響，同時於節能玻璃實驗中量測視覺舒適度指標。接續進行主動控制實驗，包括調整空調設定溫度，以及在設定溫度變化的基礎上，於西向與北向空間加裝電風扇，並於西向空間午後直射日照時段搭配捲簾操作。實驗比較各主動策略下的室內溫度、熱舒適度與空調耗電量差異。
結果顯示，節能玻璃可有效降低室內溫度與DGP值，提升熱與視覺舒適度；而空調感測器位置則顯示影響實際室內舒適度與耗電量。主動控制中，搭配電風扇與遮陽裝置可在維持舒適度的情況下降低空調運轉時間與能耗，顯示複合式控制具備節能潛力。研究結果可作為亞熱帶地區建築節能設計與智慧空調運轉策略之參考。

This study conducted full-scale experiments at SPINLab, a green building technology research and testing platform located in a subtropical region, using two identically constructed experimental spaces to systematically investigate the effects of passive design and active control strategies on indoor thermal environments and energy consumption.
In the passive design experiments, energy-efficient glazing and clear glass windows were compared in terms of their impact on indoor temperature, thermal comfort, and air-conditioning power consumption. The influence of air conditioner sensor placement on these parameters was also examined. In addition, visual comfort metrics were measured under the energy-efficient glazing configuration.
Subsequent active control experiments included adjusting the air-conditioning set temperature, as well as installing electric fans in west- and north-facing rooms under varying temperature settings. In the west-facing room, roller blinds were operated during periods of direct sunlight in the afternoon. These strategies were compared in terms of their effects on indoor temperature, thermal comfort, and air-conditioning energy use.
The results indicated that energy-efficient glazing effectively reduced indoor temperature and daylight glare probability (DGP), thereby improving both thermal and visual comfort. The placement of air-conditioning sensors significantly influenced actual indoor comfort and energy use. Among the active control strategies, combining electric fans and shading devices helped reduce air-conditioning operation time and energy consumption while maintaining acceptable comfort levels, demonstrating the energy-saving potential of integrated control strategies. These findings can serve as a reference for energy-efficient building design and smart air-conditioning operation strategies in subtropical climates.

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