The Effect of Buildings Shading Elements on Outdoor Thermal Comfort

One of the biggest challenges facing urban designers in the face of climate change is making cities more walk able. Strategies for street design can reduce heat stress and improve the livability of pedestrian areas have the ability to improve summer conditions, although most previous studies conducted suggest adopting deep canyons instead. In order to produce an ideal street model for Ladybug Grasshopper program, but the study of shadings elements effect on outdoor thermal comfort was not conducted. This research aims to discover the effect of shading elements on outdoor thermal comfort in hot arid cities. The Ladybug Grasshopper program was used in testing the research hypothesis. The research concluded that using shading innovatively and effectively could reduce the rising temperatures in urban cities and improve the quality of life for its residents. Based on the results, innovative design strategies can be developed that effectively integrate shade use into urban infrastructure, contributing to improved thermal and environmental comfort of residents, and enhancing resilience and sustainability in the face of increasing climate challenges.