What is it about?
This pilot study looked at how air pollution levels differ between areas with tall buildings and areas with shorter buildings in Kuantan city. Using a mobile air quality sensor and GIS mapping tools, the researchers found that high-rise areas trap more PM2.5, tiny air pollutants that can harm our lungs, compared to low-rise areas. This is because tall buildings block wind, causing dirty air to stay around longer.
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Why is it important?
Kuantan is growing fast, with more high-rise buildings being built. But poor air circulation around these tall structures may increase health risks. Understanding how city design affects pollution can help urban planners and local authorities make better decisions, like adding green spaces, improving building layout, and reducing traffic, to protect public health and make cities more breathable.
Perspectives
This pilot study is an important first step. It shows that even a small change in building height and design can have a big effect on air quality. Future research should expand to more areas and combine weather data to improve city planning for cleaner, healthier living.
Ts. Dr. Mohammad Adam Adman
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
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This page is a summary of: Distribution Mapping of Building Classification and Air Pollution Exposure in the Urban City Areas by Using GIS-Based Application: A Pilot Study, CONSTRUCTION, December 2024, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Publisher,
DOI: 10.15282/construction.v4i2.11378.
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