Architekturtechnik

Abstrakt

Towards an Alternative Wastewater Treatment and Use for the Microclimate in Kolfe Keraniyo Sub-City Condominum Houses, Addis Ababa

Melkamu Ketamura*

The urban level climatic circumstances are considered to be of particular relevance to the domain of environmental sciences. Microclimatic variations within urban domains are found to affect metropolitan areas at local and global scales, with immediate effects on the health of people living in cities. The extent of these impacts may vary considerably due to global urbanization, different structural morphologies, land cover, materials of the built environment, and the presence and density of industrial or commercial buildings. Erell, et al. discussed the positive consequences of anthropogenic heat flux on external extensive use of air conditioning systems. The quality of life of millions of people living in cities can be improved if the factors that affect the urban microclimate are understood and the form of the city responds to them in a manner that is appropriate to its location. Underlying this approach is the idea that climatically responsive urban design is vital to any notion of sustainability: It enables individual buildings to make better use of natural energy, it enhances the potential for pedestrian comfort and activity in outdoor spaces, and it encourages city dwellers to moderate their dependence on air conditioned buildings and private vehicles.