Analysis of Solar Radiation Shading Effects by Trees in the Open Space around Buildings

Work and leisure in outdoor spaces influences people’s physiological and psychological, while it can also lead to a reduction of energy consumed via air conditioning and lighting. In this study, the effects of solar radiation shading by trees in the open space around buildings on microclimatic devel...

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Main Authors: Hideki Takebayashi, Makiko Kasahara, Shingo Tanabe, Makoto Kouyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/8/1398