Supporting sustainable rural development through numerical simulation: a case study in Northwest China

Jingyuan Zhao, Kai Xin (), Tianhui Wang, Weijun Gao, Yuang Guo, Tao Zhang and Jianxin Zhang
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Jingyuan Zhao: Chang’an University
Kai Xin: Chang’an University
Tianhui Wang: Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology
Weijun Gao: Qingdao University of Technology
Yuang Guo: The University of Kitakyushu
Tao Zhang: Qingdao University of Technology
Jianxin Zhang: Chang’an University

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2025, vol. 27, issue 5, No 47, 10995-11022

Abstract: Abstract The “Laochi” public space (LPS), which has existed for hundreds of years, has been gradually replaced by infrastructure during rural reconstruction. This study provides suggestions to protect the LPS with rural sustainable development by analyzing its effect on outdoor thermal environment. The Pearson correlation coefficient, root mean square error (RMSE), and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) were used to verify the applicability of the ENVI-met model on typical villages in Northwest China. Additionally, the thermal effects of different underlying surfaces on rural environments were compared according to heat parameters through numerical simulation. The results showed mostly accurate predictions by the microclimate software. Furthermore, the LPS could effectively reduce the air temperature and increase the relative humidity of the settlement, especially during the daytime. Besides, compared with the current scenario (soil), concrete and brick paving increased the outdoor air temperature by 1.6% and 0.94%, respectively, while grassland and waterbody decreased air temperature by 0.75% and 1.23%, respectively. Based on these findings, some policy formulations and changes were recommended to local governments. Moreover, rural sustainable development showed great significance in the creation of a healthier ecological sustainable rural settlement.

Keywords: Sustainable development; Laochi public space; Rural settlement; Numerical simulation; Northwest China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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