The potential of a tree to increase comfort hours in campus public space design

Tochaiwat, Kongkoon; Rinchumphu, Damrongsak; Sundaranaga, Chawanat; Pomsurin, Nakarin; Chaichana, Chatchawan; Khuwuthyakorn, Pattaraporn; Phichetkunbodee, Non; Chan, Ying-Chieh

doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2023.05.258

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“…This approach could result in campus public spaces that convey implicit knowledge, possess attractiveness, foster a sense of community, and provide a sense of place. Tochaiwat et al [34], through simulation studies, investigated the impact of trees on enhancing the comfort period of university campus public spaces. They discussed the potential of greenery to improve the environmental conditions of campus public spaces.…”

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Evaluation and Optimization of Sense of Security during the Day and Night in Campus Public Spaces Based on Physical Environment and Psychological Perception

Peng,

Li,

Cheng

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The safety of public spaces on university campuses directly affects the mental and physical well-being of both faculty and students, significantly contributing to the stability and growth of the institution. Therefore, evaluating and optimizing the sense of security in these public areas is paramount. This study adopts a human-centric approach and selects five physical environmental metrics to construct a comprehensive safety perception model encompassing both day and night, using the analytic hierarchy process. By leveraging evaluation outcomes, a maximum coverage location-allocation model constrained by a facility service radius is employed to optimize the layout of the public amenities on campus, supported by empirical research conducted at the Wuchang Campus of the Wuhan Institute of Technology. The results indicate that a notable decrease in public areas provides a low sense of security to users and that an increase in public areas provides users with a high sense of security. The results demonstrate a considerable enhancement in both the daytime and nighttime sense of security due to the implemented optimization measures. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the constituent elements shaping the sense of security in campus public spaces, offering concrete strategies for their evaluation and enhancement, thereby fostering a more scientifically grounded layout of campus public facilities and advancing the creation of a harmonious and secure campus environment.

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Section: Research On Campus Public Spacesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation and Optimization of Sense of Security during the Day and Night in Campus Public Spaces Based on Physical Environment and Psychological Perception

Peng,

Li,

Cheng

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…The dense foliage of tropical plants also helps in capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide, thereby mitigating climate change. The shade provided by trees and vegetation can significantly lower ambient temperatures [14], creating more comfortable outdoor spaces and reducing the reliance on air conditioning. The dense root systems of tropical plants help absorb and slow down rainwater, reducing stormwater runoff and preventing soil erosion [15].…”

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Identification of Tropical Planting Selection for Sustainable Campus Design

Ramlee,

Zahari,

Abdul Hamid

et al. 2023

BIO Web Conf.

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Tropical planting plays a crucial role in sustainable campus design in Malaysia. Incorporating tropical planting into campus design not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also offers numerous environmental benefits. This research aims to identify suitable tropical plant species for sustainable campus design. The selection of appropriate plant species plays a crucial role in creating environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing campus landscapes. The study employs an observational research approach to gather data on plant characteristics, growth patterns, ecological requirements, and overall sustainability. Data was collected at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Bachok Campus. The results revealed that selection criteria for plants were based on their adaptability to tropical climates, aesthetic appeal, low maintenance requirements, and positive ecological impact. This paper outlines the strength of tropical plantings selection for sustainable campus design based on native trees, shade trees, climbing plants and vines, ground covers, ornamental shrubs, and medicinal and aromatic plants. Some of the tropical plants such as mahogany, kapok tree, frangipani offer numerous benefits in sustainable campus design, contributing to climate resilience, water efficiency, biodiversity conservation, and a vibrant and healthy campus environment. Thus, this research will provide valuable insights for landscape architects, campus planners, and any related built environment professionals in developing sustainable campus designs in tropical regions.

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“…This, in turn, reduces heat absorption (Rahman et al 2021;Fang et al 2023) and makes the outdoor environment much more comfortable. Previous studies (Srivanit & Jareemit 2020;Kotopouleas et al 2021;Tochaiwat et al, 2023) have explored the benefits of shading in hot-humid climates through increasing the ratio of building height to street width (H/W), planting trees along streets, and using varying building orientations. It has been found that the impact of cool pavements in terms of a reduction in air temperature in shaded areas is not significant due to the shade protect surface pavement directly exposed to the solar heat resulting in less heat absorption (Schrijvers et al 2016;Nasrollahi et al 2020;Zhang et al 2021).…”

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Cool Facades and Pavements: Mitigating Heat Stress and Improving Urban Thermal Conditions in Affordable Housing Project – a Case Study in Thailand

Maneechote,

Liu,

Jareemit

2024

Future Cities and Environment

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An increase in urban air temperature raises heat stress and mortality risk for city dwellers. This study assessed the potential reductions in air temperature and heat stress through the combined effect of cool façades and floor pavements, in two street canyons in an affordable housing project in Thailand. The air temperature and mean radiant temperatures were simulated for 81 design scenarios where materials with low, medium, and high albedos were used for the walls of buildings, parking areas, and road using ENVI-met v5.0. The risk of exposure to heat stress under extreme conditions was estimated using a heat index equation. The results showed that the avenue canyon (height-to-width ratio, H/W = 0.6) with a low-albedo road surface was hotter than the regular one (H/W = 1.2), due to the larger areas of road pavement and smaller shaded areas. A medium to high albedo for the pavements could reduce the street-level air temperature by up to 2.3°C, but the average mean radiant temperature was raised by 9.3°C. The regular canyon (H/W = 1.2) provided better thermal conditions, and had fewer 'hot spot' areas exposed to heat stress than the avenue canyon. This study explored the benefits of using cool pavements to improve the thermal conditions in areas with limited shade. In addition, this study identified safe outdoor areas not being directly exposed to solar radiation during the hot summer months. These findings could be important for planning safe outdoor activity spaces under extreme heat conditions.

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The potential of a tree to increase comfort hours in campus public space design

Cited by 12 publications

References 14 publications

Evaluation and Optimization of Sense of Security during the Day and Night in Campus Public Spaces Based on Physical Environment and Psychological Perception

Evaluation and Optimization of Sense of Security during the Day and Night in Campus Public Spaces Based on Physical Environment and Psychological Perception

Identification of Tropical Planting Selection for Sustainable Campus Design

Cool Facades and Pavements: Mitigating Heat Stress and Improving Urban Thermal Conditions in Affordable Housing Project – a Case Study in Thailand

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