The impact of foliage coverage on green facade towards urban heat island in Klang Valley

Kamaruzaman, Khairunnisa and Alias, Nur Ulfah Awatif Umairah and Ismail, Mohd Noorizhar and Sanusi, Aliyah Nur Zafirah and Yusof, Zeenat Begam (2023) The impact of foliage coverage on green facade towards urban heat island in Klang Valley. In: 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Practices (ICMRP-2023), Aston Priority Simatupang Hotel & Conference Center, Jakarta.

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Abstract

The occurrence of urban heat islands has become a rising concern in densely populated places, particularly in Klang Valley. Strategies for mitigation are thus needed to reduce urban heat, particularly considering the rising of urbanization, global warming, and the frequency and intensity of heatwaves. The potential of green infrastructure is being evaluated on its effectiveness in mitigating urban heat island. Throughout this paper, the study investigates the influence of foliage coverage on green facades and its efficiency in mitigating urban heat islands in the Klang Valley. To do this, a thorough assessment of relevant literature is conducted, including a case study visit to a few buildings to study the relationship between green facades, foliage covering, and urban heat islands. According to the findings, green façade with more plant coverage provides significant benefits in terms of minimizing urban heat island impacts. Vegetation functions as a natural insulator, cooling ambient temperatures through reducing solar radiation absorption. Increased foliage coverage improves shading, evapotranspiration, and natural cooling, leading to lower energy use and better air quality.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Other)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Green Façade, Foliage Coverage, Urban Heat Island, Cooling Effect, Air Temperature.
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	Dr Aliyah Sanusi
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2023 10:53
Last Modified:	16 Oct 2023 11:03
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/107427

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