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Resumo(s)
As a growing part of the global population lives in cities, green spaces are an essential
asset for improving quality of life. This study aims to address the role of green spaces in providing
favorable thermal comfort conditions for the use of outdoor spaces. The research methodology
consisted of a structured experiment where a defined set of individuals from different age groups was
exposed to differentiated microclimate conditions. Four nearby locations were considered, ranging
from a stone-paved surface without shade to high tree canopy coverage over grass. This experiment
took place in three different days in summer and early autumn conditions, with a total of 432
questionnaires. Results show a wide range of thermal sensations found during this experiment,
while more favorable thermal sensations were found in shaded locations. To investigate the role
of prevailing meteorological and personal conditions on thermal sensations, multinomial logistic
regression analysis was applied. Results show the influence of air temperature, global radiation,
wind speed, and interviewees’ gender. As meteorological variables were influenced by the diverse
contexts found within a close distance inside the studied green space, results from this structured
experiment suggest the need for micrometeorological diversity in the local context as a means to
promote greater adaptive opportunities for green spaces users.
Descrição
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Green spaces Multinomial logistic regression Outdoor spaces Thermal comfort Trees
Contexto Educativo
Citação
Gonçalves, Artur; Ribeiro, António Castro; Maia, Filipe; Nunes, Luís; Feliciano, Manuel (2019). Influence of green spaces on outdoors thermal comfort-structured experiment in a Mediterranean climate. Climate. ISSN 2225-1154. 7, p. 1-13