Analysis of outdoor thermal comfort and air pollution under the ınfluence of urban morphology in cold-climate cities: Erzurum/Turkey

Yılmaz, Sevgi; Sezen, İşık; Irmak, Mehmet Akif; Külekçi, Elif Akpinar

doi:10.1007/s11356-021-14082-3

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“…They also expressed that O 3 precursors can be transported over long distances, and O 3 formation is supplied far from the sources by the meteorological conditions, especially by the prevailing winds. Yilmaz et al ( 2021 ) studied the air quality of Erzurum, a cold continental climate city in Turkey, via urban microclimatic and morphologic properties. They observed that the polluted air accumulates in the pits and areas having high building density, and the air pollutant concentrations are low in high altitudes, sloping areas, and in the wind-effective open areas.…”

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A holistic approach to the air quality of Konya City, Turkey

Tayanç

Sezen

Ünal

et al. 2022

Air Qual Atmos Health

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Considering an integrated approach to assess all of the measured pollutants in a diurnal, monthly, seasonal, and annual time scales and understanding the mechanisms hidden under low air quality conditions are essential for tackling potential air pollution issues. Konya, located in central Anatolia, is the largest province of Turkey with a surface area of 40,838 km 2 and has different industrial activities. The lack of recent detailed studies limits our information on the underlying air pollution levels in Konya and obscuring policymakers to develop applicable mitigation measures. In this study, we used hourly monitored air quality data of CO, NO 2 , NO x , PM 10 , PM 2.5 , and SO 2 from five stations in Konya and investigated the temporal and spatial variabilities for the 2008–2018 period via statistical analysis. Upon analysis, particulate matter was found to be the dominant pollutant deteriorating the air quality of Konya. The highest 2008–2018 periodic mean value of PM 10 was found in Karatay Belediye as 70.5 µg/m 3 , followed by 67.4 µg/m 3 in Meram, 58.7 µg/m 3 in Selçuklu, and 43.7 µg/m 3 in Selçuklu Belediye. The 24-h limit value of PM 10 given as 50 µg/m 3 in the legislation was violated in all of the stations, mainly during winter and autumn. High positive correlations were found among the stations, and the highest correlation was obtained between Selçuklu Belediye and Karatay Belediye with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.77. Long-term data showed a decreasing trend in PM 10 concentrations. Diurnal variability is found to be more pronounced than weekly variability. For almost all of the pollutants, except for photochemical pollutants like O 3 , a prominent result was the nighttime and morning rush hours high-pollutant levels. A case study done for the January 29, 2018 to February 05, 2018 episode showed the importance of meteorology and topography on the high levels of pollution. Limitation of the pollutant transport and dilution by meteorological conditions and the location of Konya on a plain surrounded by high hills are believed to be the main reasons for having low air quality in the region.

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A holistic approach to the air quality of Konya City, Turkey

Tayanç

Sezen

Ünal

et al. 2022

Air Qual Atmos Health

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“…At this point, the building stock is one of the main areas in the development of sustainable standards (Khan and Asif, 2017). Due to the synergy between climate conditions, global warming and urban heat island effects, energy performance in buildings significantly changes (Yılmaz et al, 2021).…”

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Climate-sensitive Design in Traditional Residential Architecture: Kars Karakurt Houses

Çakıcı,

Takva

2023

Int J. of BES

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Design based on performance and energy efficiency is important in residential buildings. The design approach, which considers climatic data and energy conservation, was also used in traditional building design. In this context, it is aimed to evaluate the Karakurt houses in Kars, built during the Russian occupation period (1878-1918) in Turkey, within the scope of climate-sensitive design. The inadequacy of studies in the literature on Kars Karakurt houses, which are traditional architectural examples that preserve the original texture of the region as qualified representatives of Baltic architecture, constitutes a research gap. In this study, qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. The architectural plan and facade typologies of the buildings in Karakurt village were obtained by measuring techniques and tools. In the qualitative research part, information about the buildings was obtained from on-site investigations and a situation analysis was made. In the quantitative research part, orientation analyses of buildings and spaces, and window-wall area ratios of facades have been evaluated according to climate-sensitive design approaches. In the research findings, design criteria such as plan, facade, roof and material properties of 10 Karakurt houses, were examined and it was seen that the buildings were standardized within the scope of climate-sensitive design. It is seen that the north direction, where the wind is dominant and the sunlight penetration is the least, is not preferred for the orientation of the buildings and the space, and the window/wall area ratio is kept to a minimum, reducing the energy loss especially due to the openings.

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“…These associations were amplified during periods of high temperatures, suggesting that controlling the particulate emissions during warm months could substantially benefit population health. Yilmaz et al [ 17 ] noted significant correlations between air pollution, thermal comfort, and urban morphology in Erzurum, Turkey. The studies cited above, conducted in diverse parts of the world with different climate conditions, exemplify the potential negative synergistic effect of air pollution and sensible heat (i.e., heat that can be felt) on public health.…”

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“…While separate, simplified indices have been developed to communicate the risks of unhealthful levels of air pollution and extreme heat to the public, very few studies have addressed the combined effects of both environmental risk factors [ 17 , 18 ]. Yilmaz et al [ 17 ] focused on the interrelationships between urban microclimates, urban morphology, and air pollution in a cold, high altitude city in Turkey. Steeneveld et al [ 19 ] developed a metric for northwestern Europe that combines the effects of high temperatures and high pollution concentrations at neighborhood scales.…”

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A New Combined Air Quality and Heat Index in Relation to Mortality in Monterrey, Mexico

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Kahl

Kalkbrenner

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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The negative synergistic effects of air pollution and sensible heat on public health have been noted in numerous studies. While separate, simplified, and public-facing indices have been developed to communicate the risks of unhealthful levels of air pollution and extreme heat, a combined index containing elements of both has rarely been investigated. Utilizing air quality, meteorology, and mortality data in Monterrey, Mexico, we investigated whether the association between the air quality index (AQI) and mortality was improved by considering elements of the heat index (HI). We created combined indices featuring additive, multiplicative, and either/or formulations and evaluated their relationship to mortality. Results showed increased associations with mortality for models employing indices that combined the AQI and the HI in an additive or multiplicative manner, with increases in the interquartile relative risk of 3–5% over that resulting from models employing the AQI alone.

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Analysis of outdoor thermal comfort and air pollution under the ınfluence of urban morphology in cold-climate cities: Erzurum/Turkey

Cited by 13 publications

References 52 publications

A holistic approach to the air quality of Konya City, Turkey

A holistic approach to the air quality of Konya City, Turkey

Climate-sensitive Design in Traditional Residential Architecture: Kars Karakurt Houses

A New Combined Air Quality and Heat Index in Relation to Mortality in Monterrey, Mexico

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