LA INFLUENCIA DE LAS SUPERFICIES DE PAVIMENTACIÓN EN EL CONFORT TÉRMICO

Constructive densification, increased asphalt paving, lack of vegetation, and climate change are factors contributing to the formation of heat islands in urban centers. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of different pavement surfaces in the vicinity of the University of Contestado and their influence on thermal comfort. It is an applied research with a predominantly qualitative approach, a case study type, using a thermo-hygrometer for data collection at points distributed in the surroundings of the Concórdia and Mafra campi of the University of Contestado. The results show that surfaces covered with asphalt have the worst indices, with higher temperature and lower air humidity, while surfaces with vegetation have the best indices with lower temperature and higher air humidity. The study allows the conclusion that the presence of vegetation in the vicinity of the University can directly influence the reduction of heat island effects in urban areas, as it acts on the control of air temperature and humidity, as observed in both study environments.