Parametric design methodology for shadow elements in tropical regions' public spaces
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Estat: | Versión publicada |
| Data de publicació: | 2025 |
| Descripció: | In tropical cities such as Medellín-Colombia, citizens behavior is directly influenced by environmental conditions stimulated by high solar radiation that result in thermal stress due to heat and visual discomfort; compromising their permanence in urban spaces. Therefore, this work proposes a methodology that evaluates and suggests shading as a passive strategy to improve thermal and light conditions. First, climatic characterization of the study case (Plaza del Parque de San Antonio) is carried out, from which a parametric shadow device was conceptualized, proposing 18 possible configurations, later the environmental impact of each one is evaluated through Ladybug and Honeybee plug-ins from Grasshopper software. Finally, A multicriteria weighting process identifies the most accurate parametric configuration. Results show that mitigation of solar radiation and hours of sunshine can be above 93% and 77%. Glare can be fully resolved, and heat stress goes from strong to moderate based on the Universal Thermal Climate Index. (UTCI). |
| Pais: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| Institution: | Universidad de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UCR |
| Idioma: | Español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/1200 |
| Accés en línia: | https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rrevistarquis/article/view/1200 |
| Paraula clau: | Arquitectura paramétrica Deslumbramiento Espacio Público Estrés térmico Sombra Urbana Parametric architecture glare public space thermal stress urban shadow |