In this project we are investigating the microclimate of our school. We are looking at our environment and how we can shape it.
Our research question is:
Can we design one of our balconies to lower the peak air temperature?
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In this project we are investigating the microclimate of our school. We are looking at our environment and how we can shape it.
Our research question is:
Can we design one of our balconies to lower the peak air temperature?
Keywords: Nature based solutions
Needs: –
In this project we are investigating the microclimate of our school. We are looking at our environment and how we can shape it.
Our research question is:
Can we design one of our balconies to lower the peak air temperature?
Nature based solutions
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City as a heat island
Temperatures in a city are usually higher than in the surrounding area.
The reason for this is the sealing: stones and concrete store heat in the short term. Water, on the other hand, stores heat/cold in the long term.
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Our environment – where are heat islands, where are cold corridors?
Based on the presentation with Landsat data provided by the Geographical Institute, we have identified the cold corridors and heat islands of our school.
We plotted the heat islands and cold corridors of our environment on a base map to obtain a thematic map.
Redesign – what are some ways to lower the city temperature?
Water on surfaces cools the environment
Our outdoor balconies – location and current condition
Site plan
Balcony 7
Balcony 6
Balcony 5
Balcony 4
Balcony 3
Balcony *
Balcony 2
Balcony 1
Sustainable use of balconies – ideas
| Balcony without sun | Balcony with sun |
| – Planting cacti
– Desert palm – Cress – Water area with water plant – Ivy ? – Blackberry – Paint white – Remove stones – Possibly new soil – Bird bath – Wallpaper – Clean window – Bee flowers – Balcony boxes – Water – diverting rain gutters – Bee hotel |
– cress
– herbs – Water area with water plants – Ivy? – Blackberries – White painting – Remove stones – Possibly new soil – Bird bath – Wallpaper – Clean window – Bee flowers – Balcony boxes – Water – rain gutters divert – bee hotel |
Hypothesizing
Can we design one of our balconies to lower the peak air temperature?
Questions:
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