Urban Heat Island and Vegetation Cooling

validating quantitative theory through building information modelling

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

L. Marcal Terreri Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

H.M. Jonkers Materials and Environment - CEG (supervisor 1)
G.A. van Nederveen Integral Design & Management - CEG (supervisor 2)
E. Stache Materials and Environment - CEG (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
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Published Date

16-12-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

In order to study the effects of Urban Heat Island and the possibilities of combating it with Vegetation Cooling, this thesis project proposes the use of available tools/information in Building Information Modelling. By building on an empirically validated model for the calculation of UHI, this project undertakes the translation of that model into the digital environment. By automating calculations and applying them to larger scales, the project then evaluates the validity of the initial model through a satellite thermal imagery comparison. Throughout the undertaking, much is experienced regarding the difficulties of BIM implementation in projects, which is later reflected upon.