In
the
quest
to
optimize
residential
environments
for
health
and
sustainability,
understanding
interaction
between
pedestrian
dynamics
environmental
parameters
is
crucial.
This
study
delves
into
this
intersection
by
conducting
a
detailed
spatial‐temporal
analysis
within
an
apartment
building.
The
research
reveals
pivotal
insights
about
relationship
flow
quality.
Key
findings
reveal
distinct
patterns
in
traffic,
with
two
main
peaks
early
morning
late
evening,
accounting
approximately
24%
of
daily
movement.
identifies
pronounced
preference
upward
elevator
use,
reflecting
residents’
lifestyle
floor‐level
choices.
Importantly,
we
observed
variable
correlations
pollutants.
Pollutants
like
PM
2.5
carbon
monoxide
exhibited
weak
correlations,
while
noise,
TVOC,
formaldehyde,
ozone
showed
stronger
associations
human
uncovered
significant
spatial
differences
pollutant
levels
across
building,
higher
particulate
matter
seventh‐floor
room.
data
suggest
need
tailored
pollution
management
strategies,
especially
noise
hazardous
compounds
formaldehyde
ozone,
which
exceed
safety
limits
certain
areas.
Our
offer
critical
design
environments,
emphasizing
importance
considering
both
factors
optimizing
living
spaces
efficiency.
International Journal of Biometeorology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
68(10), С. 2055 - 2067
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
Abstract
Urban
street
dust
(UStD)
is
a
vital
issue
for
human
health
and
crucial
urban
sustainability.
This
study
aims
to
enhance
the
creation
of
safe,
affordable,
resilient
cities
by
examining
environmental
contamination
risks
in
residential
areas.
Specifically,
it
investigates
concentrations
spatial
distribution
chromium
(Cr),
cadmium
(Cd),
nickel
(Ni),
copper
(Cu),
lead
(Pb),
zinc
(Zn)
UStD
Yenimahalle,
Ankara.
The
mean
Zn,
Cr,
Pb,
Cd,
Ni,
Cu
were
97.98,
66.88,
55.22,
52.45,
38.37,
3.81
mg/kg,
respectively.
geoaccumulation
pollution
index
(Igeo)
values
these
elements
were:
Cd
(5.12),
Ni
(1.61),
Cr
(1.21),
Pb
(1.13),
(0.78),
Zn
(0.24).
These
indices
indicate
that
area
moderately
polluted
with
uncontaminated
contaminated
extremely
Cd.
hazard
(HI)
Cu,
below
non-carcinogenic
risk
threshold
adults,
indicating
no
significant
risk.
However,
children,
HI
3.37,
1.80,
1.25,
respectively,
suggesting
higher
Carcinogenic
(RI)
was
both
children
exposure
through
ingestion,
inhalation,
dermal
contact
hazardous.
findings
highlight
need
strategic
mitigation
measures
natural
anthropogenic
activities,
providing
essential
insights
residents,
policymakers,
stakeholders,
planners.
