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The Random Forest classification algorithm based thermal sensation model is developed in this study, which combines indoor air quality parameters, personal information, physiological factors and occupancy preferences on selection of 7-level of sensation: cold, cool, slightly cool, neutral, slightly warm, warm and hot. Our model shows better functionality, as well as performance and factor selection. As a result, our method has achieved 70.2% accuracy, comparing with the 57.4% accuracy of support vector machine, and 67.7% accuracy of neutral network in an ASHRAE RP-884 database. 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