Sustainable architecture in student buildings

an analysis of the solar study

Abstract

Thermal comfort in school environments is a growing challenge due to the lack of adaptations in school designs and window orientation, especially in hot climates, where sunlight can cause discomfort and even health problems. Therefore, this article analyzes the influence of vegetation on the thermal comfort of classrooms at the EMEF Dercy Celia Seixas Ferrari school in Ribeirão Preto. The analysis was conducted through dimensional surveys of the existing building and the creation of a 3D model to assess direct sunlight at different times of the day, with and without vegetation. Software simulations demonstrate the difference between an environment with effective thermal protection, such as dense trees, and one without effective natural thermal protection. The study reinforces the need to integrate bioclimatic strategies such as tree planting, and the simulations show that a dense garden with medium-sized trees can protect classrooms from solar radiation. Therefore, it was possible to observe the projection of shadows on the building and simulate solutions that contribute to environmental comfort, thus making the different situations with or without trees evident.