Diseño Bioclimático para la Mitigación del Calor Urbano en Edificaciones de la Ciudad de Panamá para el año 2026

Daniel Champsaur Sánchez

doi:10.48204/reicit.v6n1.10116

Submitted June 6, 2026

Published 2026-07-06

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): REICIT

Bioclimatic Design for Urban Heat Mitigation in Buildings in Panama City by 2026

Daniel Champsaur Sánchez⁺⁻

DOI https://doi.org/10.48204/reicit.v6n1.10116

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DOI: 10.48204/reicit.v6n1.10116

Published: 2026-07-06

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Champsaur Sánchez, D. (2026) “Bioclimatic Design for Urban Heat Mitigation in Buildings in Panama City by 2026”, REICIT, 6(1), pp. 64–79. doi: 10.48204/reicit.v6n1.10116.

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Abstract

Anteroom: This study analyzes bioclimatic strategies for mitigating urban heat in buildings in Panama City projected for the year 2026. The research arises from the growing problem of the urban heat island phenomenon that significantly affects thermal comfort, energy consumption, and the quality of life of the inhabitants of the Panamanian capital. The general objective is to identify and propose effective bioclimatic strategies adapted to Panama's humid tropical climate that allow reducing interior and exterior temperatures of urban buildings. The scope of this research focuses on passive design strategies, thermal envelope management, urban vegetation integration, reflective materials, and natural ventilation systems applicable to residential and commercial buildings in Panama City. The methodology employed is qualitative-descriptive with a correlational approach, using content analysis of scientific literature, case studies of existing projects, and review of international climate regulations adaptable to the local context. The main results indicate that the implementation of green roofs can reduce surface temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, while vegetated facades decrease interior ambient temperature up to 5°C. The use of materials with high solar reflectance index (SRI) can reduce heat absorption up to 70%, and optimized cross ventilation can decrease the need for air conditioning between 40% and 60%. In conclusion, the comprehensive application of bioclimatic strategies in Panama City buildings not only contributes to urban heat mitigation but also generates significant energy savings, improves occupant thermal comfort, and strengthens urban resilience to climate change, positioning Panama as a regional reference in tropical bioclimatic architecture.

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