Thermal comfort in public spaces
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Thermal comfort, environmental variables, urban planning strategies, (UNESCO Thesaurus).Abstract
This study evaluates the thermal comfort in the San Lorenzo Central Park in the San Lorenzo de Jipijapa, province of Manabí, and highlights the importance of integrating aesthetic criteria with technical criteria in the design of outdoor areas. Through the correlation between environmental variables such as temperature, wind speed and direction, solar radiation and relative humidity; with the results of a thermal perception survey applied to park users, it was possible to identify that the combination of high temperatures, solar radiation and high humidity generate thermal discomfort. It was also noted that breezes and shade are important, so it is recommended to improve tree planting with suitable trees, to create wind corridors to improve thermal comfort and promote the well-being of the community.
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