Dataset on the thermal performance of green roofs and green walls in a temperate continental climate: An experimental approach in Quito, Ecuador

Area of Science:

• Building Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Architecture

Background:

• Green infrastructure, such as green roofs and walls, offers potential benefits for building energy efficiency and urban heat island mitigation.
• Understanding the specific thermal performance of green infrastructure in diverse climatic conditions is essential for effective implementation.
• Experimental data is needed to validate simulation models and inform policy for sustainable urban development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To quantify the thermal performance of green roofs and green walls in a temperate continental climate.
• To compare the indoor temperature and humidity profiles of buildings with and without green infrastructure.
• To provide a dataset for research in building energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and urban climate studies.

Main Methods:

• Deployment of two experimental building prototypes: one with integrated green infrastructure and a control base case.
• Continuous monitoring of indoor temperature and relative humidity at 15-minute intervals using calibrated digital sensors.
• Data collection over a four-month period at an elevation of 2850 m in Quito, Ecuador.

Main Results:

• The dataset contains detailed 15-minute interval temperature and humidity readings for both configurations.
• Provides comparative thermal performance data between vegetated and non-vegetated building envelopes.
• Highlights the potential of green infrastructure to moderate indoor environmental conditions.

Conclusions:

• The collected data can be utilized for building energy simulations and urban climate modeling.
• Findings support the development of sustainable construction methods and policies for enhanced thermal comfort.
• This dataset is valuable for researchers investigating the impact of green infrastructure on building performance and urban environments.