An Analytical Study on Campus Street Types Considering Sustainable Landscape Microclimate

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of street space enclosure on microclimate within a university campus setting, classifying campus streets into open, semi-open, and street entry types. Microclimatic data was collected along a 2 km main spine and an additional 1.5 km street area. Enclosure was quantified using sky view factor analysis of photospheric data, and GIS analysis was employed to assess its impact on various microclimatic attributes. Results from inverse distance weighted (IDW) mapping reveal that open street types exhibit more favourable microclimatic conditions, whereas street entry types experience the least desirable conditions. Geostatistical analysis indicates a significant correlation between sky view factor and light intensity, while wind flow demonstrates a positive correlation, albeit without statistical significance. This research underscores the importance of street space design in shaping campus microclimates and offers insights for enhancing outdoor comfort within university environments.