Development of a Transdisciplinary Research-Based Framework for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort of Schools Through the Analysis of Shading System
This article investigates a methodology for the application of the design of sunlighting and shading systems in educational settings, focusing on their impact on thermal comfort. As educational environments increasingly recognize the importance of physical comfort in enhancing learning outcomes, thi...
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| description | This article investigates a methodology for the application of the design of sunlighting and shading systems in educational settings, focusing on their impact on thermal comfort. As educational environments increasingly recognize the importance of physical comfort in enhancing learning outcomes, this study starts with an analysis of current shading practices and their effectiveness. A user-friendly methodology for assessing sunlight and shading in schools is developed, utilizing a transdisciplinary research approach, with various stakeholders, including educators, architects, and environmental scientists. Through case studies conducted in Zornotza, Spain, the research warns about the detrimental effects of inadequate shading on student well-being and proposes design solutions for each of the cases. Our findings underscore the necessity for innovative design strategies that integrate both passive and active shading solutions, ultimately contributing to healthier, more sustainable learning environments. These innovative strategies can be better oriented at the early stages of the analysis of the problem if transdisciplinary research is applied, advocating for a holistic approach to educational facility design that prioritizes the comfort and success of students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-45da8e1695344beaa2c1c0dd38b02ff92025-01-10T13:15:53ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-12-011514710.3390/buildings15010047Development of a Transdisciplinary Research-Based Framework for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort of Schools Through the Analysis of Shading SystemXabat Oregi0Aitor Goti1Heriberto Pérez-Acebo2Irantzu Álvarez3Maria-Isabel Eguia4Elisabete Alberdi5Department of Architecture, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, 20018 San Sebastian, SpainDepartment of Mechanics, Design and Industrial Management, Faculty of Engineering, University of Deusto, 48007 Bilbao, SpainMechanical Engineering Department, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Pº Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi, 2, 48013 Bilbao, SpainDepartment of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pº Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi, 3, 48013 Bilbao, SpainDepartment of Applied Mathematics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pº Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi, 2, 48013 Bilbao, SpainDepartment of Applied Mathematics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Pº Rafael Moreno Pitxitxi, 2, 48013 Bilbao, SpainThis article investigates a methodology for the application of the design of sunlighting and shading systems in educational settings, focusing on their impact on thermal comfort. As educational environments increasingly recognize the importance of physical comfort in enhancing learning outcomes, this study starts with an analysis of current shading practices and their effectiveness. A user-friendly methodology for assessing sunlight and shading in schools is developed, utilizing a transdisciplinary research approach, with various stakeholders, including educators, architects, and environmental scientists. Through case studies conducted in Zornotza, Spain, the research warns about the detrimental effects of inadequate shading on student well-being and proposes design solutions for each of the cases. Our findings underscore the necessity for innovative design strategies that integrate both passive and active shading solutions, ultimately contributing to healthier, more sustainable learning environments. These innovative strategies can be better oriented at the early stages of the analysis of the problem if transdisciplinary research is applied, advocating for a holistic approach to educational facility design that prioritizes the comfort and success of students.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/1/47shadingshallowingenvironmental conditionsschool comforttransdisciplinary research |
| spellingShingle | Xabat Oregi Aitor Goti Heriberto Pérez-Acebo Irantzu Álvarez Maria-Isabel Eguia Elisabete Alberdi Development of a Transdisciplinary Research-Based Framework for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort of Schools Through the Analysis of Shading System Buildings shading shallowing environmental conditions school comfort transdisciplinary research |
| title | Development of a Transdisciplinary Research-Based Framework for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort of Schools Through the Analysis of Shading System |
| title_full | Development of a Transdisciplinary Research-Based Framework for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort of Schools Through the Analysis of Shading System |
| title_fullStr | Development of a Transdisciplinary Research-Based Framework for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort of Schools Through the Analysis of Shading System |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of a Transdisciplinary Research-Based Framework for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort of Schools Through the Analysis of Shading System |
| title_short | Development of a Transdisciplinary Research-Based Framework for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort of Schools Through the Analysis of Shading System |
| title_sort | development of a transdisciplinary research based framework for the improvement of thermal comfort of schools through the analysis of shading system |
| topic | shading shallowing environmental conditions school comfort transdisciplinary research |
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