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Journal of Environmental Accounting and Management
António Mendes Lopes (editor), Jiazhong Zhang(editor)
António Mendes Lopes (editor)

University of Porto, Portugal

Email: aml@fe.up.pt

Jiazhong Zhang (editor)

School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710049, China

Fax: +86 29 82668723 Email: jzzhang@mail.xjtu.edu.cn

Assessment of the Impact of Microclimatic Factors on Health and Performance in Public Spaces

Journal of Environmental Accounting and Management 14(4) (2026) 593--604 | DOI:10.5890/JEAM.2026.12.004

Alfred Lako$^{1}$, Dorotea Lako$^{2}$

$^{1}$ Department of Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana, 1000, 4 Deshmoret e Kombit Blvd., Tirana, Albania

$^{2}$ General Directorate of Territorial Planing, Municipality of Tirana, 1001, 2 Skanderbeg Sq., Tirana, Albania

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Abstract

The study aimed to formulate recommendations for improving microclimate conditions, which contribute to the creation of a comfortable and healthy environment for people, addressing innovative solutions. The study was based on a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical foundations of urban microclimate, the impact of physical, chemical, biological factors on its formation, and used comparative analysis methods. The effectiveness of existing climate control technologies was assessed for different types of public spaces, such as offices, schools, hospitals. The study demonstrated that the microclimate of public spaces significantly depends on the physical parameters of the space, such as building height, shading, natural ventilation, surface materials used. The integration of green spaces, natural ventilation, regulated air conditioning systems significantly improved thermal comfort. The analysis confirmed that physical factors such as ventilation, building insulation, solar radiation, and chemical factors such as air quality and pollution levels, significantly impact the creation of a comfortable environment. Existing climate control technologies, such as natural ventilation systems, energy-efficient air conditioning systems, innovative surface coatings, were analysed for their effectiveness and potential for implementation in different types of public spaces. Based on the data obtained, recommendations were developed to optimise the microclimate, addressing the specifics of the buildings.

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