Dataset on energy efficiency assessment and measurement method for child-friendly space in cold residential area.

The data related in this paper are related to "Environmental-behavior studies of sustainable construction of the third place - based on outdoor environment-behavior cross-feed symbiotic analysis and verification of selective activities" (Ren, 2017) [1]. The dataset was from a field sub-time extended investigation to children of Hohhot West Inner Mongolia Electric Power Community Residential Area in Inner Mongolia of China that belongs to cold region of ID area according to Chinese design code for buildings. This filed data provided descriptive statistics about outdoor time, behavior scale specificity, age exclusivity and self-centeredness for children in different ages (babies, preschool children, school age children). This data provided five measurement elements of child-friendly space and their weight ratio. The field data set is made publicly available to enable critical or extended analyzes.

Specifications Table

Value of data

The data presents children' activities of different ages in cold area communities such as outdoor time, behavior scale, comprehensive exclusivity and self-centered. The data also provides the proportion and measuring contents of the five criteria (seasonal circulation, accessibility, safety, versatility and comfort) of child-friendly public space in cold residential areas.

The data presents the assessment and measurement method of child-friendly public space in cold residential areas.

Other researchers may find the data useful for different types of analysis in areas such as urban public planning and child-healthy community.

The data are publicly available, but are dispersed within several different sources.

Data

The dataset of this article provides information on children' activities and outdoor time of different ages in cold area communities (babies, preschool children, school age children) [2], [3], and it provides the proportion and measuring contents of child-friendly public space in cold residential areas. Table 1 shows various stages of life circle and their percentage. Table 2, Table 3, Table 4 shows outdoor time distribution of children and their percentage. Table 5, Table 6, Table 7 shows other cognitions of friendly space in children of different ages. Table 8, Table 9 shows measurement elements and spatial form of child-friendly space.

Table 1

Various stages of life circle and their percentage.

Stage	Age segmentation (years old)	Percentage in total population
Baby and school children	0–14	26
Unmarried young people	15–24	12
Married young, no children	15–34	3
Married young, having children	15–34	12
Married middle-aged, having children	35–44	11
Married aged, having children	45–64	5
Married aged, no children	45–64	18
Old man who relies on the pension	More than 64	13

Table 2

Outdoor time and their percentage (0–3 years old babies). (Spring and Autumn Research Time: 2017.4.1–2017.4.3. Research Location: Hohhot West Mongolia Electric Power Community. Questionnaire sample:39 were issued, 36 were recovered and 27 valid questionnaires.).

Valid period	Summer(June, July, August)	Spring (autumn)(April, May, September, October)	Winter(November, December, January, February, March)
8:00–9:00	8%	5%	1%
9:00–10:00	15%	8%	3%
10:00–11:00	18%	13%	6%
11:00–12:00	5%	20%	15%
12:00–13:00	2%	5%	21%
13:00–14:00	1%	3%	10%
14:00–15:00	1%	5%	15%
15:00–16:00	5%	7%	11%
16:00–17:00	7%	10%	6%
17:00–18:00	12%	9%	5%
18:00–19:00	18%	9%	3%
19:00–20:00	5%	4%	2%
20:00–21:00	2%	1%	1%
21:00–22:00	1%	1%	1%

Table 3

Outdoor time and their percentage (3–6 years old preschool children). {For residential area that having kindergartens, children' activity time (3–6 years old) is combined with kindergarten education (outdoor time), and the research is integrated. Questionnaire sample: choose the middle class in Electric Kindergarten to do sample analysis, 30 were issued, 30 were recovered and 28 valid questionnaires.}.

Valid period	Summer(June, July, August)	Spring(autumn)(April, May, September, October)	Winter(November, December, January, February, March)
8:00–9:00	10%	7%	5%
9:00–10:00	15%	12%	4%
10:00–11:00	2%	10%	6%
11:00-12:00	1%	1%	22%
12:00–13:00	1%	1%	1%
13:00–14:00	1%	1%	1%
14:00–15:00	1%	10%	12%
15:00–16:00	5%	15%	18%
16:00–17:00	15%	10%	6%
17:00–18:00	25%	21%	16%
18:00–19:00	16%	6%	5%
19:00–20:00	5%	3%	2%
20:00–21:00	2%	1%	1%
21:00–22:00	1%	1%	1%

Table 4

Outdoor time and their percentage (6–12 years old school age children). (The activities of school-age children in residential areas are concentrated on holidays. The survey was conducted just during the Tomb sweeping days, so the results shown were the expected results. Tracking sample: do interview and questionnaire to 11 10-year-old pupils in the fourth grade of Electric Power Primary School, and their school hours were 7:30–11: 00,14: 30–17:30.).

Valid period	Summer(June, July, August)	Spring (autumn)(April, May, September, October)	Winter(November, December, January, February, March)
8:00–9:00	10%	5%	2%
9:00–10:00	14%	7%	5%
10:00–11:00	7%	12%	9%
11:00–12:00	4%	9%	15%
12:00–13:00	2%	5%	8%
13:00–14:00	1%	1%	2%
14:00–15:00	5%	5%	9%
15:00–16:00	6%	9%	13%
16:00–17:00	10%	17%	11%
17:00–18:00	14%	11%	10%
18:00–19:00	18%	9%	8%
19:00–20:00	6%	5%	4%
20:00–21:00	2%	4%	3%
21:00–22:00	1%	1%	1%

Table 5

Child behavior scale for 3–5 years old pre-school children. (The following data are the average range of boys and girls).

Age	3 years old	4 years old (first half)	4 years old (last half)	5 years old (first half)	5 years old (last half)
Squatting height	81.0–87.0 cm	84.0–84.7 cm	79.3–82.3 cm	73.3–78.7 cm	70.3–66.7 cm
Squatting latent height	40.0–40.0 cm	40.0–40.0 cm	40.0–40.0 cm	40.0–40.0 cm	40.0–40.0 cm
Creeping height	20.0–20.0 cm	20.0–20.0 cm	20.0–20.0 cm	20.0–20.0 cm	20.0–20.0 cm
Step distance	54.3–55.7 cm	60.0–61.0 cm	62.0–63.0 cm	63.7–65.0 cm	64.3–65.3 cm
Lifting height	70.0–70.0 cm	66.7–70.0 cm	76.7–80.0 cm	80.0–86.7 cm	110.0–110.0 cm
Cross height	40.0–43.3 cm	53.5–53.5 cm	53.5–56.7 cm	53.0–60.0 cm	56.7–56.7 cm
Crotch height	36.0–43.7 cm	41.0–44.0 cm	41.7–45.3 cm	47.3–47.7 cm	48.0–50.7 cm
Jumping down height	100.0–103.3 cm	106.7–123.3 cm	120.0–126.7 cm	126.7–140.0 cm	150.0–160.0 cm
Jumping distance	73.3–73.3 cm	86.7–97.0 cm	101.3–104.0 cm	105.0–110.0 cm	112.3–138.0 cm
Jumping up height	–	125.0–128.3 cm	141.7–141.7 cm	143.3–143.3 cm	148.3–150.0 cm
Height of the middle finger when raising	119.0–119.0 cm	124.0–124.0 cm	132.0–132.0 cm	135.3–135.3 cm	140.7–140.7 cm
Rotation height	–	46.7–50.0 cm	50.0–53.3 cm	50.0–56.7 cm	50.0–50.0 cm

Table 6

Comprehensive exclusivity.

Age level	Gender exclusivity	Age exclusivity
0–2.5	0.35	0.10
2.5–3	0.50	0.20
3–4	0.65	0.45
4–5	0.75	0.50
5–8	0.85	0.75
8–10	0.92	0.80
10–12	0.95	0.90

Table 7

Self – centered.

Age level	Body center	Psychological center
0–2.5	0.72	0.55
2.5–5	0.80	0.70
5–6	0.90	0.94
6–7	0.95	0.98
7–8	0.92	0.96
8–10	0.90	0.88
10–12	0.85	0.75

Table 8

Five measurement elements of children friendly space.

Aim level	Comprehensive evaluation layer	Sub-evaluation layer	Detailed evaluation layer
	Level 1 indicators	Level 2 indicators	Level 3 indicators
Children friendly space in cold resident areas	Seasonal circulation0.14	Climate optimism0.08	Residential "microclimate" optimization.0.04
			Landscape conversion rebirth.0.04
		Spatial adaptability0.06	Make outdoor space "interior".0.04
			Movable greenhouse.0.02
	Accessibility0.18	Residential planning0.10	Walking time is short.0.08
			There is no need to cross the city road.0.02
		Site accessibility0.08	Site entrance is eye-catching and convenient.0.03
			Accessible facilities are complete.0.05
	Safety0.38	Social supervision0.10	The venue is located near the community service center.0.04
			The vision of whole field is more open.0.02
			Neighbors are also more receptive to the site. 0.04
		Field sense0.09	The nearby building shape is easy to identify. 0.02
			The name of the site is simple and easy to remember.0.03
			The site has a clear boundary and prevents past people, cars, etc. passing through.0.04
		Field safety0.19	Pieces, facilities strong, without sharp corners, crowded folder and other security risks.0.06
			Pavement is done by soft and hard material combination which can play a certain protective effect.0.05
			Edges of pools, pits and other dangerous areas have protective facilities.0.05
			No toxic, prickly, contaminated plants.0.03
	Comfort0.18	Site space quality0.07	The overall size of the space is appropriate, and it is not crowded nor open usually.0.01
			Light and ventilation conditions are both good.0.01
			There is a suitable shade in summer.0.01
			There is a large enough pavement for roller skating, baby carriage activities.0.02
			The rest area is properly separated from the activity area.0.01
			The site boundary can be combined with greening.0.01
		Small quality facilities0.07	There are plenty of comfortable resting locations, with taking into account the needs of adult escorts.0.01
			Steps, railings and seats can all meet the child scale.0.02
			There are a small number of facilities, simple and full of comedy, such as sand, pool, terrain climbing frame, slide, etc.0.03
			The number of toilet and trash are adequate with reasonable location.0.01
		Green quality0.04	The main tree species have characteristics, with flowers, leaves and fruit having strong viewing.0.01
			The seasonal variation of plants is obvious.0.02
			With interesting popular plants.0.01
	Versatility0.12		The venue is suitable for organizing various community activities.0.04
			The site is suitable for people of all ages.0.05
			The venue is surrounded by small shops, snack bars, farms and so on.0.03

Table 9

Children' behavioral attributes and spatial form in child-friendly space.

Children – friendly space type and characteristics	The diversity of children's behavior	Continuity of child behavior	Spontaneity of child behavior	Participatory of accompanying staff
Green flatness	Spatial form/positive correlation	Spatial form/positive correlation	Spatial form/positive correlation	Spatial form/positive correlation
Width of the green space	Spatial form/positive correlation	Spatial form/positive correlation	Spatial form/positive correlation	Spatial form/positive correlation
Leisure space	Space diversification/positive correlation	Seasonal circulation	Space diversification/positive correlation	Space diversification/positive correlation
Sport space	Space diversification/positive correlation	Space diversification/positive correlation	Space diversification/positive correlation	Space diversification/positive correlation
Gray space	Space diversification/positive correlation	Space diversification/positive correlation	Space diversification/positive correlation	Space diversification/positive correlation
Thermal conductivity of materials	Inert soft materials/positive correlation	Inert soft materials/positive correlation	Inert soft materials/positive correlation	Inert soft materials/positive correlation
Facilities layout distance	Comfort range/positive correlation	Comfort range/positive correlation	Comfort range/positive correlation	Comfort range/positive correlation
Facility color mixing degree	Highly recognizable/positive correlation	Highly recognizable/positive correlation	Highly recognizable/positive correlation	Highly recognizable/positive correlation
Organism regionalism	Adaptability/positive correlation	Adaptability/positive correlation	Adaptability/positive correlation	Adaptability/positive correlation
Car occupancy and walking distance	Less car use/short walking distance/positive correlation	Less car use/short walking distance/positive correlation	Less car use/short walking distance/positive correlation	Less car use/short walking distance/positive correlation
Landscape change	Good circulation/positive correlation	Good circulation/positive correlation	Good circulation/positive correlation	Good circulation/positive correlation

Experimental design, tools and methods

The dataset was from a field sub-time extended investigation to children (babies, preschool children, school age children) of Hohhot West Inner Mongolia Electric Power Community Residential Area in Inner Mongolia of China that belongs to cold region of ID area according to Chinese design code for buildings. Energy efficiency was done by DSPI model, and measurement elements and spatial form of the child-friendly space was done by Matrix analysis, and resulted from weighting the three-level evaluation of Table 9 [4], [5].

Using the formula of comprehensive energy efficiency to explain the cognition of friendly space in children of different ages: Comprehensive energy efficiency: (Energy Efficient)=S (Season Circulation)*B (Behavior Particularity) *E (Comprehensive exclusivity) *S (Self – centered), and the essence is a DSPI model, so DPSI=Driving-forces (Season driven) -Pressures (Comprehensive exclusivity) -State (Behavior Particularity) -Impacts (Self - centered).

The final analysis is the weighting result of the three-level evaluation: multiplying the matrix of the two-stage comprehensive evaluation vector with the comprehensive weight matrix W, and the three-level comprehensive evaluation vector is obtained. The final different layers are as follows: V={V1 (children's friendliness is high), V2 (child friendliness is higher), V3 (child friendliness is general), V4 (child friendliness is lower), V5 (child friendliness is low)}

Subject area	Environment, Space, Behavior
More specific subject area	Children' outdoor behaviors in cold climate and children friendly space.
Type of data	Tables, Text file
How data was acquired	Outdoor-time and behavior-system were observed by field sub-time extended investigation to children;Cognition of child-friendly space and its weight ratio were observed by questionnaire, researching, observing and mathematical statistics.
Data format	Raw, Analyzed
Experimental factors	Publicly available data sources in all seasons.
Experimental features	Relationship between children’ outdoor behaviors and outside space (environment) was assumed continuous interacted, and assessment and measurement method of space were given.
Data source location	Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China, 40°29′28.01′′ N, 111°47′07.69′′ E
Data accessibility	The data are available within this article.