Adaptive behaviour 1

What warming strategies do you use in cold weather before you turn the heaters on (Select all that apply)?

Close doors/windows & draw curtains

Change cloths

Use throw blanket

Take a hot drink/meal

Do nothing

What sort of clothing would you prefer to wear at your home during winter?

Thin & light clothing

Thick & warm clothing

How often do you use external heating devices in your home during winter?

Often

occasionally

Rarely

Not at all

If used heaters often, what is the main reason?

Health issues

High sensitivity to cold weather

See no other alternative

Other

What is the main type of external heating device do you use?

Electric blankets

Central heating

Electric heater

Gas heater

During winter, what time of the day do you most use heaters in your home?

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Night

During Summer, what cooling strategies do you use before turning to mechanical strategies (Select all that apply)?

When it is hot, what mechanical cooling strategy would you prefer most (if you have a choice)?

Air Conditioner

Ceiling fan

Pedestal/ table fan

What do you do when it is too stuffy in the house (i.e. poor air quality)? (Select all that apply)?

Do you find opening doors.windows achieve enough cross ventilation for comfort?

Yes, all the time

Yes, but not all the time

Never