Duoli Chen | Yu Wen Chou | Improving Microclimate of West Mall Building | Climate Walk

Microclimate Study Area :Location 1

West Mall BuildingMicroclimmate ImprovingProject

Duoli Chen | Yu Wen Chou | Improving Microclimate of West Mall Building | Climate Walk

Problem Statement:

Winter:

• Lack of solar radiation• Windy• Low temperature

Summer:

• High direct beam radiation• High temperature

Other:

• Uncomfortable hard floor• Weak connection with the

courtyard

Space Definition &Problem Statements

Mini Garden Gallery for Architecture Students

Space Definition: Microclimate Survey

PMV: -1~1

Most common answer of unpleasant weather parameter:• Solar radiation• Wind

Desired improvments of the place:• Trees / Shades• Pervious cover• Benches• Arts• More Colors• Breeze rather than strong wind

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Microclimate Survey PMV: -1~1

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Solution: Add Trees

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Solution: Pervious Surfaces

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Solution: Adiabatic Cooling

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Solution: Green Facade

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Solution: Add Colors

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Solution: Add Reflector

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Combined Ideas

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Thank You

Improving Microclimate of West Mall Building | ARC 386M Climate Walk, UTSOA

Yu Wen Chou | Master of Science in City and Regional Planning Candidate of 2015

Duoli Chen | Master of Science in Sustainable Design Candidate of 2015