| Abstract |
Greenery strategies and shaded pedestrian passages have become essential for smart city planning in developed countries. This study focuses on a kindergarten project in the Al-Karada district of Baghdad, which will be constructed by the Iraqi Ministry of Education, comparing two design approaches—one incorporating environmental solutions and the other without. To assess the impact on thermal comfort during a typical summer day, ENVI-met software was utilized, analyzing key indices: PMV (Predicted Mean Vote); Tmrt (Radiant Mean Temperature); relative humidity, wind speed, sky view factor, and air temperature. The results revealed that the environmentally innovative design significantly reduces Tmrt and PMV, enhancing overall thermal comfort. Specifically, the proposed construction leads to a remarkable reduction in Tmrt across 41% of the total urban area for the temperature range (70-80)℃ and a reduction in PMV of 18% between (7-9). These findings highlight the efficacy of the suggested design in creating a more comfortable climate on a typical summer day. The results of this study and the recommendations proposed in the analysis will be used in the upcoming construction project by the Iraqi Ministry of Education. These findings can be used to improve Al-Shorouq Kindergarten in the Al-Karadah district of Baghdad. The main goal is to improve the thermal comfort in the kindergarten area, following the sustainable and efficient design principles discussed in this research. The upcoming changes demonstrate our dedication to providing students and the wider educational community with the best possible learning experience, ensuring comfort and optimal conditions for all. ©2024 The authors. |
