College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
12-2023
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Phil Barlow, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
This project aimed to analyze if vegetation is effective in replacing traditional cooling systems, when utilized as green roofs and walls. It serves to provide information to the construction industry, designers, architects, and homeowners. Information gathered through a field experiment will be used to give quantitative data on if vegetation is effective and practical in replacing traditional cooling systems in buildings and homes. The basis for the idea of this project stems from two main courses in the Construction Management program, those courses being Principles of Environmental Design, and Sustainability and the Built Environment. The stated courses introduce the idea of utilizing vegetation in construction as well as the many benefits that come with it. This project offers valuable data that quantifies the pre existing claims that vegetation in the form of green roofs and walls can be effective in replacing traditional cooling systems. All data collection through the field experiment will be done as simply as possible to be easily replicated and repeatable for future references.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/734
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