Cool islands in the city: Polymobyl landscaping solutions
Adaptation to climate change and urban cooling are key concerns for local authorities. What is the role of a cool island in the city? Where and how can they be harmoniously and effectively integrated?
Why have urban cool islands become essential?
Acool island is an urban space, often planted with vegetation, where the temperature is significantly lower than in the surrounding area. It provides a refuge from the heat, encourages biodiversity and is part of a sustainable development approach.
Cool spaces in the city take many forms. They range from planted pergolas and shaded benches to real green spaces.
Refreshing cities has become essential for coping with climate change. Combined with concrete encroachment, this leads to the phenomenon of urban heat islands. By reducing temperatures, heat islands protect the health of residents and improve living comfort during heatwaves.
For effective integration, these cooling zones need to be integrated into urban development projects.
How can furniture be used to create an urban cool island?
The key to cooling the space is to create shade and plant vegetation to reduce temperatures and provide humidity. Pergolas and other vegetated structures are the perfect answer.
Among the Polymobyl ranges, several products are particularly well-suited to creating islands of urban coolness:
- The CUB freestanding pergola is ideal for creating a shaded, planted rest area. Its rounded structure overlooks the integrated benches. It supports climbing vegetation planted in a large planter.
- The LUD trellis planter is a perfect example of compact, stylish and colorful furniture, easy to install in any urban environment. Its round shape, bright colors and integrated trellis make it an effective accessory for providing shade and greening the space.
- The LUD parasol is available in three versions: simple, with seat or with planter and water collector. This last option makes it a perfect tool for cities’ ecological transition.
These facilities are increasingly popular with local authorities seeking to reintroduce vegetation and improve comfort for residents.
Where to build urban cool spots?
Combating heat peaks is not just a matter for local authorities. Businesses, government agencies, healthcare and educational establishments all face the same problems.
Polymobyl design furniture adapts to a wide range of uses and configurations:
- public squares or esplanades ;
- public transport waiting areas ;
- shaded paths along urban routes ;
- break or picnic areas ;
- public gardens and children’s playgrounds…
What are the characteristics of our urban equipment?
The Polymobyl range stands out for its numerous customization options. Pergolas and shadehouses can be designed with different types of cover: wood, trellis for climbing plants, micro-perforated solar fabric…
An openwork or planted design creates shade and naturally reduces the perceived temperature. Furniture becomes a tool for creating cool urban havens.
Polymobyl doesn’t just manufacture high-quality, eco-friendly and sustainable street furniture. Each piece of street furniture is conceived as an overall project that contributes to making the city more pleasant and resilient to hot weather.
Ask us for advice on how to create shady galleries or cool zones in the city.
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