Passive Urban Cooling Strategies: The Contribution Of Water And Vegetation

Abstract

This study focuses on evaluating the effect of natural cooling provided by vegetation cover
and water in urban areas, as well as their microclimatic impact on the built environment during
the hot season, in the humid city of Jijel. More specifically, it aims to compare, in a simplified
and concise manner, different strategies proposed as scenarios by the ENVImet numerical
simulation software. Compared to the initial case, the results confirmed that the blue and green
scenarios produced a cooling effect and mitigated urban heat islands during the day.