Influencia del tipo de cobertura en el comportamiento térmico de la plaza El Pedestal ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: This research study evaluates how ground cover influences the behavior of El Pedestal Plaza in Loja. Using a qualitative approach, the plaza's use and relevance to the community were determined. Furthermore, the thermal comfort perceived by users in relation to their exposure to the environmental conditions present in the plaza was recorded and evaluated. This was correlated using a quantitative approach, obtaining values for temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed recorded in situ. To obtain a more complete picture, these records were processed in ENVI-met simulation software to identify the impact of ground cover on the plaza's microclimate. Finally, strategies were developed to optimize thermal comfort in the plaza, taking into account the findings.