%0 Journal Article
%T Selected examples of the use of greenery and water as a natural space elements improving local climates conditions
%A Klimowicz, Joanna
%J Housing Environment
%V 2018
%R 10.4467/25438700SM.18.054.9644
%N 24/2018
%P 26-33
%K greenery in architecture, water in architecture, Urban Heat Island, microclimate
%@ 1731-2442
%D 2019
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/srodowisko-mieszkaniowe/article/selected-examples-of-the-use-of-greenery-and-water-as-a-natural-space-elements-improving-local-climates-conditions
%X 
	In many urbanized and developing cities we are observing the overheating of urban spaces commonly referred to as the Urban Heat Island effect. This pattern is forcing the development of innovative urban and architectural microclimate based solutions using both greenery and water to meet the energy efficiency certifications and to improve the living conditions of the local communities.

	The use of greenery and water elements in the design of cities and other public spaces has been commonplace in many civilizations and often associated with local cultures and traditions. As an example internal gardens using water reservoirs are used commonly in historic buildings and spaces in Syria. In Italy or France, it is difficult to imagine public places without the use of greenery and water. As a reaction to the mounting evidence of the effects of the Earth’s climate change, Polish design­ers are called to consider the use of greenery and water as part of present urban and architecture solutions