文章基本信息

标题：Nature-based solutions to improve the summer thermal comfort outdoors
本地全文：下载
作者：Bouthaina Sayad ; Djamel Alkama ; Hijaz Ahmad 等
期刊名称：Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
印刷版ISSN：2214-157X
电子版ISSN：2214-157X
出版年度：2021
卷号：28
页码：101399
语种：English
出版社：Elsevier B.V.
摘要：Consider nature-based solutions is a key principle to achieve optimal thermal outdoor comfort. This study investigates the effect of natural elements in improving the outdoor thermal comfort in Guelma city, where various planting design of vegetation and water bodies were considered as natural solutions. Microclimatic data was obtained through field measurements with multiple locations within the square May 8, 1945, located in Guelma. First, measurements were compared. Second, they were used as inputs in Envi-Met model to simulate eight scenarios with different type and ratio of vegetation and different water bodies configurations. The findings indicate that the thermal comfort level could be improved by means of two solutions; increasing the vegetation ratio with respect of the air flow and increasing water surfaces within the outdoor space. The combined effect of increased vegetation ratio and linear water bodies is the best solution to achieve optimal thermal comfort level in outdoor spaces.