The impact of green walls on outdoor thermal comfort in residential areas under warm weather conditions: A case study
Artykuł w czasopiśmie
MNiSW
100
Lista 2024
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| Autorzy: | Kozak Małgorzata, Lipecki Tomasz |
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| Rok wydania: | 2025 |
| Wersja dokumentu: | Drukowana | Elektroniczna |
| Język: | angielski |
| Wolumen/Tom: | 62 |
| Numer artykułu: | 102541 |
| Impact Factor: | 6,9 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 1 |
| Scopus® Cytowania: | 1 |
| Bazy: | Web of Science | Scopus |
| Efekt badań statutowych | NIE |
| Materiał konferencyjny: | NIE |
| Publikacja OA: | NIE |
| Abstrakty: | angielski |
| The accelerating pace of climate change is reducing outdoor thermal comfort and increasing reliance on indoor air conditioning systems. Contemporary residential buildings often lack adaptive measures to mitigate heat stress, particularly during extreme heat. This study examines the impact of green walls on thermal comfort and microclimate conditions within a modern residential district in Lublin, Poland. Using ENVI-MET software (version 5.6.1), two scenarios were modelled: the current state (S1) and a hypothetical scenario featuring green walls (S2) installed on the gable walls of eight multi-family residential buildings. Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) was employed to evaluate heat stress experienced by users of outdoor spaces within the estate. Simulation results indicate that green walls yield statistically significant but modest average reduction in maximum UTCI values across the site, with a peak difference of 0.16 °C recorded during the hottest part of the day at 3:00 pm (paired t-test, p < 0.001). Nevertheless, local-scale analysis of perceived temperature variations demonstrates that green walls can significantly improve the microclimate in the immediate vicinity of buildings, with UTCI differences reaching up to 3.68 °C during intense solar radiation. The findings suggest that while green walls contribute to mitigating extreme temperature conditions, their standalone efficacy is insufficient to produce substantial improvements in thermal comfort during heatwaves. To optimise impact, green walls should be integrated with complementary adaptation strategies. These results underscore the potential of vegetation-based interventions in enhancing urban resilience to climate change while highlighting the necessity for a holistic approach to mitigating its impacts. |
