MASTER PLANNING AND DESIGN OF GREEN AREA SURROUNDING A BUILDING FOR CLIMATE CONTROL TO ENHANCE HUMAN COMFORT: A CASE STUDY OF MAEJO UNIVERSITY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14456/jesm.2024.10Keywords:
master plan, green area, human comfort, landscape designAbstract
This study focuses on optimizing the green spaces of Maejo University, with the objective of examining the canopy structures of trees and their efficiency in blocking solar radiation. It also analyzes the proportion of shaded areas to surface coverings across different zones of the university and suggests suitable landscape design guidelines. The study found that 36 trees exhibited 15 different canopy structures, most of which were moderately dense, with solar radiation interception rates ranging from 58.91% to 77.89%. The average relative humidity under the trees was 65.1%, which is higher than the level at which humans feel comfortable. When comparing air temperature above surface coverings with that under trees, the area around the student dormitories had the highest temperature, while the administrative zone had the highest proportion of shaded areas. However, four areas were found to have less tree shade than surface coverage, particularly around the Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design and the Faculty of Agricultural Production, where temperatures were higher than comfortable levels. Landscape design should aim for open, shaded, and well-ventilated areas, create herbal learning spaces, provide convenient and safe parking, and prune trees to maintain attractive canopies. This approach will help regulate temperatures and enhance the overall comfort of the university environment.
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