Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, İzmir, Türkiye, 28 - 29 Kasım 2024, ss.461-476
The urban heat island (UHI) effect has become one of the most prevalent environmental issues today due to the increasing impacts of global climate change. The effect is intensified by the growth of urbanization and the insufficiency of green spaces in urban areas. Sustainable urban design is of critical importance for the future of cities. Design approaches such as green roofs and cool roofs contribute significantly by promoting the increase of quality green spaces and ecosystem services within cities. In this study, the presence of the UHI effect in selected study areas in the city of Rize was examined, and the potential of mitigating this effect through green and cool roof applications was evaluated. To achieve this, advanced simulation tools were utilized to compare the microclimatic effects of different roof types (green roofs, cool roofs, and hybrid roofs) and assess their roles in reducing the UHI effect. A comprehensive literature review was conducted as part of the methodology. This study aims to highlight the effectiveness of green and cool roof applications in mitigating the urban heat island effect.