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1. Please upload a point-by-point response to the comments, including a description of any additional experiments that were carried out and a detailed rebuttal of any criticisms or requested revisions that you disagreed with. This must be uploaded as a ‘Point-by-point response to reviewers’ file.
   请上传对评论意见的逐点回复，包括对已进行的额外实验的描述，以及对您不同意的批评或修改要求的详细反驳。这必须作为 "对审稿人的逐点回复 "文件上传。

• What is the primary aim of the paper? It should be clearly explained. So, “This paper mainly analyses the indoor thermal environment and building energy consumption of traditional houses in the Western Sichuan Plateau and proposes certain optimization measures” for what aim?
  论文的主要目的是什么？应该解释清楚。那么，"本文主要分析了川西高原传统民居的室内热环境和建筑能耗，并提出了一些优化措施"，目的是什么？
• The utilized methodology should be briefly mentioned before presenting results.
  在介绍结果之前，应简要提及所使用的方法。
• What is the novelty? Please briefly highlight the research novelty in the abstract.
  新颖性是什么？请在摘要中简要强调研究的新颖性。
• Authors mention the contribution of the research, which is great, but fails to provide a brief future direction.
  作者提到了研究的贡献，这很好，但没有简要说明未来的方向。
• The abstract does not clearly define the key findings, such as quantitative improvements from optimization measures. Authors can add specific results (e.g., percentage improvements in energy savings or carbon emissions reduction) to emphasize the significance of the study.
  摘要没有明确界定关键结果，如优化措施带来的量化改进。作者可添加具体结果（如节能或减少碳排放的百分比），以强调研究的重要性。
• Authors need to keep their tone in writing an academic article, it means a third language and removing subjects like “we”.
  在撰写学术文章时，作者需要保持自己的语气，这意味着使用第三种语言，去掉 "我们 "这样的主语。
  Introduction 导言
• I strongly recommend working on the structure and flow of your introduction. For example:
  我强烈建议在介绍的结构和流程上下功夫。例如

• Authors cannot use old references to introduce the current research problem. Please check: https://www.unep.org/resources/report/global-status-report-buildings-and-construction The exact numbers are around $34\mathrm{\%}$$34\mathrm{\%}$34%34 \% and $37\mathrm{\%}$$37\mathrm{\%}$37%37 \%.
  作者不能使用旧的参考文献来介绍当前的研究问题。请查阅： https://www.unep.org/resources/report/global-status-report-buildings-and-construction 准确数字约为 $34\mathrm{\%}$$34\mathrm{\%}$34%34 \% 和 $37\mathrm{\%}$$37\mathrm{\%}$37%37 \% 。
• Authors stated “Environmentally friendly green buildings is particularly urgent and important, especially in the Sichuan Plateau region,”, any references?
  作者指出 "环保型绿色建筑尤为迫切和重要，尤其是在四川高原地区"，有相关参考资料吗？
• Authors have “The research on the energy consumption of traditional houses of ethnic minorities in the Sichuan Plateau region not only has direct guiding significance for the construction practice of the living environment in this region but also has important practical significance for exploring the construction model of rural living environments in the same type of ethnic minority areas.”
  作者有 "对川西高原地区少数民族传统民居能耗的研究，不仅对该地区人居环境建设实践具有直接的指导意义，而且对探索同类型少数民族地区农村人居环境建设模式具有重要的现实意义"。
  It is overly general and lacks justification. It should explain why the research is significant:
  过于笼统，缺乏理由。应解释研究意义重大的原因：
  A) The high energy consumption of traditional dwellings.
  A) 传统住宅能耗高。
  B) The cultural and historical value of traditional houses.
  B) 传统房屋的文化和历史价值。
  C) The urgent need to improve indoor comfort while preserving the architectural heritage.
  C) 在保护建筑遗产的同时，迫切需要提高室内舒适度。
  D) The potential replicability of the findings for similar rural ethnic regions globally.
  D) 研究结果在全球类似农村民族地区的潜在可推广性。
• Some background references are generic and do not directly connect to the study’s objectives.
  一些背景参考资料是通用的，与研究目标没有直接联系。

• Why EnergyPlus and DesignBuilder are the best tools? Please discuss based on the literature and backgrounds.
  为什么 EnergyPlus 和 DesignBuilder 是最好的工具？请根据文献和背景进行讨论。
• The environmental challenges in the Sichuan Plateau, such as limited energy resources and weak infrastructure should be tied more directly to the objectives of the study.
  四川高原的环境挑战，如能源资源有限和基础设施薄弱，应与研究目标更直接地联系起来。
• The introduction outlines the research’s importance but lacks clarity on gaps in existing
  导言概述了研究的重要性，但没有明确指出现有研究的不足之处。
  literature. Please explicitly state how this study fills the gaps in knowledge (in the final paragraph), particularly regarding the integration of field measurements with simulation tools for rural areas.
  文献。请明确说明本研究如何填补知识空白（在最后一段），特别是在将实地测量与农村地区模拟工具相结合方面。
• The final paragraph of the introduction should outline your paper.
  引言的最后一段应概述您的论文。

• Research object or objectives?
  研究对象或目标？
• In the questionnaire section, authors have missed much-required information, including the demographic details of the respondents, the selection, e.g., randomly selected or specific demographic groups targeted, gender distribution, age range, educational background of the respondents, information on the total population of the village and how the sample size of 135 respondents was determined is missing, how the sample size ensures statistical significance, and any given any training or instructions to understand the thermal comfort questions, especially if technical terms or subjective assessments were used?
  在问卷部分，作者遗漏了许多必要的信息，包括受访者的详细人口信息、选择情况（如随机选择或针对特定人口群体）、受访者的性别分布、年龄范围、教育背景、村庄总人口信息以及 135 名受访者的样本量是如何确定的、样本量如何确保统计意义，以及是否进行过任何培训或指导以理解热舒适度问题，尤其是在使用专业术语或主观评估的情况下？
• Authors must have an Ethics Approval for conducting this questionnaire. Please provide the information.
  作者进行本问卷调查必须获得伦理批准。请提供相关信息。
• In Table 1, what is the reason or hypothesis behind these questions? How related to the objectives of this research? Relevance between questions?
  在表 1 中，这些问题背后的原因或假设是什么？与本研究的目标有何关联？问题之间是否相关？
• Can Authors make some sub-divisions for these questions? For example, Demographic Information, Energy Demand and Supply, etc.
  作者能否对这些问题进行一些细分？例如，人口信息、能源需求和供应等。
• Can Authors provide images from the existing tools for heating, cooling, and electricity? It can be added to Fig. 3.
  作者能否提供现有供暖、制冷和供电工具的图像？可以添加到图 3 中。
• Please add another section to explain the simulation method, Authors must explain why these simulation tools, and why certain settings in DesignBuilder were chosen, particularly for thermal conductivity and material properties.
  请增加一个章节来解释模拟方法，作者必须解释为什么要使用这些模拟工具，为什么要选择 DesignBuilder 中的某些设置，特别是导热性和材料属性。
  Results and Analysis 结果与分析
• Please provide rationales for using PMV. Why not adaptive thermal comfort? Why not the extended PMV (2002)? ASHRAE?!
  请提供使用 PMV 的理由。为什么不是自适应热舒适度？为什么不是扩展的 PMV（2002 年）？ASHRAE?
• Figures 6(a) and 6(b) needs to be discussed in the text. Authors can include a deeper analysis of the relationship between resident demographics and thermal comfort preferences.
  图 6(a) 和 6(b) 需要在文中讨论。作者可以对居民人口统计学和热舒适偏好之间的关系进行更深入的分析。
• High indoor humidity is attributed to floor moisture without experimental validation. Authors can strengthen this claim with additional experimental data or cite similar studies for support.
  室内湿度高的原因是地板潮湿，但没有经过实验验证。作者可以用更多的实验数据或引用类似的研究来加强这一说法。
• The comparison between measured and simulated data is presented but lacks statistical metrics like RMSE or MAPE. Please include these metrics to validate the simulation model’s accuracy. Optimization and Simulations
  提供了测量数据和模拟数据之间的比较，但缺少 RMSE 或 MAPE 等统计指标。请加入这些指标，以验证仿真模型的准确性。优化和模拟
• The optimization process lacks details on economic feasibility apart from cost comparison.
  除成本比较外，优化过程缺乏经济可行性方面的细节。

• The paper assumes that optimization measures (e.g., additional insulation) are feasible for local communities without discussing economic or cultural barriers. Please address potential implementation challenges and propose solutions to overcome them.
  本文假定优化措施（如增加隔热层）对当地社区是可行的，而不讨论经济或文化障碍。请讨论潜在的实施挑战，并提出克服这些挑战的解决方案。
  Discussion 讨论
• The discussion reiterates findings but does not critically compare them with similar studies.
  讨论重申了研究结果，但没有将其与类似研究进行批判性比较。

• Issue: Figures (e.g., Fig. 9 and Fig. 16) are informative but lack proper labeling or captions detailing their significance. Please provide clearer figure captions that explain key takeaways.
  问题：图表（如图 9 和图 16）信息丰富，但缺乏适当的标签或标题来详细说明其意义。请提供更清晰的图示说明，解释其主要意义。
  Language and Formatting 语言和格式
• Sentences in some sections (e.g., methodology) are overly long and complex, making them hard to follow.
  某些章节（如方法论）的句子过长、过复杂，难以理解。
  Conclusion and Outlook 结论与展望
• Please add Limitations and Future Directions section before the conclusion
  请在结论前增加 "局限性和未来方向 "部分
• The conclusion restates findings without providing actionable recommendations or broader
  结论重述了调查结果，但没有提出可操作的建议或更广泛的建议。
  implications. Please include specific recommendations for policymakers and future researchers, especially regarding integrating traditional practices with modern technologies.
  影响。请包括对政策制定者和未来研究人员的具体建议，特别是关于将传统做法与现代技术相结合的建议。
  Additional Suggestions 其他建议
• While ethical compliance is mentioned, details about data confidentiality or long-term impacts on participants are missing. Add a brief statement on how participant data were protected and potential follow-up plans to benefit the community.
  虽然提到了遵守道德规范，但没有详细说明数据保密或对参与者的长期影响。请简要说明如何保护参与者的数据，以及为社区造福的潜在后续计划。
• The manuscript contains several overstated claims that require revision for accuracy and alignment with the evidence presented.
  手稿中有几处言过其实，需要修改以确保准确性，并与所提供的证据保持一致。
  1- Claim: “The research on the energy consumption of traditional houses of ethnic minorities in the Sichuan Plateau region not only has direct guiding significance for the construction practice of the living environment in this region but also has important practical significance for exploring the construction model of rural living environments in the same type of ethnic minority areas.” ISSUE: It is overly broad and lacks supporting evidence or specific examples.
  1- 主张："对川西高原地区少数民族传统民居能耗的研究，不仅对该地区人居环境建设实践具有直接的指导意义，而且对探索同类型少数民族地区农村人居环境建设模式具有重要的现实意义。"问题：过于宽泛，缺乏佐证和具体事例。
  2- Claim: “The optimization measures effectively improve thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption.” Issue: While the simulation results support this claim, the lack of field validation weakens its inclusiveness.
  2- 声明："优化措施有效改善了热舒适度并降低了能耗"。问题：虽然模拟结果支持这一说法，但缺乏实地验证削弱了其包容性。
  3- Claim: “This study is not only significant for the Sichuan Plateau but also provides a model that can be replicated in ethnic minority areas globally.” Issue: The claim assumes universal applicability without addressing regional differences in climate, resources, or construction practices.
  3- 主张："这项研究不仅对四川高原意义重大，而且为全球少数民族地区提供了一个可复制的模式"。问题：该主张假定了普遍适用性，而没有考虑到气候、资源或建筑实践方面的地区差异。
  4- Claim: “The integration of field measurements and simulation provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and optimizing traditional dwellings.” Issue: The integration process is not explicitly detailed, making this claim appear overstated.
  4- 声明："实地测量与模拟的结合为了解和优化传统住宅提供了一个综合框架"。问题：没有明确详细说明整合过程，使这一说法显得过于夸张。
  5- Claim: “The optimization measures resulted in a significant reduction in energy consumption.” Issue: The quantitative improvement ( $56.5\mathrm{\%}$$56.5\mathrm{\%}$56.5%56.5 \% ) is significant but requires an emphasis on the specific context (e.g., simulation-based winter heating).
  5- 声称："优化措施大大降低了能源消耗"。问题：定量改进（ $56.5\mathrm{\%}$$56.5\mathrm{\%}$56.5%56.5 \% ）意义重大，但需要强调具体情况（例如，基于模拟的冬季供暖）。

Introduction 导言

• Several sections are inadequately referenced, and the introduction is overly long. Please focus only on key issues. For example, statements like “It can not only supplement traditional static calculation […] of buildings” do not present a novelty and should be removed.
  有几个章节的参考资料不足，导言过长。请只关注关键问题。例如，"它不仅可以补充传统的建筑物静力计算[......]"等说法并不新颖，应予删除。
• The review of the literature (e.g., studies from [14] to [28]) is overly descriptive. Instead, synthesize relevant findings to highlight the research gap.
  文献综述（如从 [14] 到 [28] 的研究）过于描述性。相反，应综合相关研究结果，突出研究空白。
• Adaptive strategies for this building type could be considered as a means to improve thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption. Relevant examples can be found in https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113756 or https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111417.
  可以考虑对这种建筑类型采取适应性策略，作为改善热舒适度和降低能耗的一种手段。相关实例可参见 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113756 或 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111417。
• The research gap section is too specific and fails to establish a broader academic relevance. The research gap should be framed more broadly than a simple case study to emphasize its significance.
  研究差距部分过于具体，未能确立更广泛的学术相关性。研究差距的范围应比简单的案例研究更广，以强调其重要性。

Methodology 方法

• Section 2.1: Focus only on relevant details, such as climate characteristics, and remove superfluous content.
  第 2.1 节：只关注相关细节，如气候特征，删除多余内容。
• Questionnaire: Clarify whether the questions were open-ended or based on a scale, when and how they were administered, and whether they were a one-off or longitudinal survey. Table 2 includes probe characteristics, but the schedule or timing of the survey is missing.
  问卷调查：说明问题是开放式的还是基于量表的，何时及如何进行，是一次性调查还是纵向调查。表 2 列出了调查对象的特征，但缺少调查的日程或时间。
• Section 2.3: The characteristics of the case study buildings should be consolidated in one section. Additionally, clarify the duration of the monitoring campaign (e.g., specific times, total length of monitoring).
  第 2.3 节：案例研究建筑的特点应合并到一个章节中。此外，请明确监测活动的持续时间（如具体时间、监测总长度）。

• Irrelevant information should be removed (e.g., “The village is full of sunshine and abundant crop products, mainly wheat, corn, barley, beans, and potatoes”). Lengthy descriptions such as “(1) Architectural orientation […] normative guidance and scientific design” are unnecessary.
  应删除无关信息（如 "该村阳光充足，农作物丰富，主要有小麦、玉米、大麦、豆类和马铃薯"）。诸如"（1）建筑定位[......]规范指导、科学设计 "之类的冗长描述没有必要。
• Figure 6a: The label “mezzo” is unclear and does not align with the ASHRAE scale.
  图 6a：夹层 "标签不清晰，与 ASHRAE 标准不符。
• Figure 7: Specify whether these temperatures correspond to a single day. Include key statistical metrics such as mean, max, min values, and standard deviations of environmental parameters in a table (apply this to Figures 8-9 as well).
  图 7：说明这些温度是否对应一天。在表格中包含关键的统计指标，如环境参数的平均值、最大值、最小值和标准偏差（也适用于图 8-9）。

Section 4 第 4 节

• Thermal parameters of the building envelope should be moved to the methodology section for clarity.
  为清晰起见，应将建筑围护结构的热参数移至方法部分。
• Section 4.2: Merely comparing simulated and real data is insufficient. Simulations should be validated following established guidelines, such as ASHRAE Guideline 14-2002.
  第 4.2 节：仅仅比较模拟数据和真实数据是不够的。模拟验证应遵循既定准则，如 ASHRAE 准则 14-2002。

Section 5 第五节

• Note that the correct term is “operative temperature,” not “operating” or “operation temperature.”
  请注意，正确的术语是 "工作温度"，而不是 "操作温度 "或 "运行温度"。

Reviewer 3 审查员 3