A Case Study about the Vegetation Influence in Urban Environment Conditions

摘要

The urbanization process does not always prioritize green areas and trees. This study monitored areas in Aracaju, Brazil, under tropical climate where trees and vegetation may reduce climatic hostilities. Coating surface temperatures, temperature, humidity and speed of air were monitored in a residential area. In addition, interviews were done about preferences in relation to green areas and climate conditions. In most of cases people recognize the importance of trees for microclimate conditions maintenance. However, they chose several reasons not to plant trees or have green area near their house.