Resource type:
Research
EU project stamp:
No
Link to knowledge resource
Main entity:
University of Guelma
Type of entity:
Research centre/University
Societal challenges:
Health
Health, Wellbeing & Air Quality
Scope:
Africa
Focus:
Algeria
Description:
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. 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.
Date:
2021
Journal:
Case Studies in Thermal EngineeringAffiliation: University 8 Mai 1945 Guelma, Algeria.
Language:
EN