Potential of Cemetery for Microclimate Regulation; The Case of Kechene Medhanealem Cemetery
| dc.contributor.advisor | Yeshitela, Kumelachew (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kedr, Husniya | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-03-26T06:28:35Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-08T11:23:45Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-03-26T06:28:35Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-08T11:23:45Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Cities in developing countries like Ethiopia are prone to impacts of urban heat island effect. It is well established that increasing the amount of urban green space help to cool down local climates on a different scale. Like other tree dominated habitats, existing cemeteries may provide various social and environmental services. This study aims to assess the prospect of integrating a green cemetery design approach into Kechene Medhanealem cemetery to accommodate microclimate regulation service, simultaneously add value to the benefits usually expected from parks and urban green spaces. The study follows four methodological steps; microclimate regulation capacity assessment using temperature and humidity record, and user perception analysis on thermal comfort; secondly, the existing situation is analyzed then, third case study analysis; and finally, evaluate future usability of the site as urban green space. The results showed maximizing canopy cover, ensuring permeable surface covers and modifying the spatial experience of Kechene Medhanealem cemetery, may help for the provision of microclimate regulation and recreational services for the society. Research findings can be used to other municipal cemeteries in the city then, the cumulative effect of forming green cemeteries in Addis Ababa can significantly help the efforts made to regulate urban heat island effect and serve as a replacement for lost green spaces in the city. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/25700 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.subject | Microclimate, | en_US |
| dc.subject | cemetery, | en_US |
| dc.subject | urban Green Space, | en_US |
| dc.subject | urban heat island, | en_US |
| dc.subject | green cemetery, | en_US |
| dc.subject | thermal comfort, | en_US |
| dc.subject | Addis Ababa | en_US |
| dc.title | Potential of Cemetery for Microclimate Regulation; The Case of Kechene Medhanealem Cemetery | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |