Cooling Effect of Trees on Vassar College’s Campus
Dublin Core
Title
Cooling Effect of Trees on Vassar College’s Campus
Subject
Impact of trees on Vassar College campus
Description
Our project explored how tree shade affects the indoor temperature and overall comfort of dorm buildings at Vassar College. By collecting indoor and outdoor temperature data from dorms with varying levels of surrounding tree coverage, we examined whether foliage shade helps reduce heat buildup on and around residence halls. The study highlights how increasing tree coverage and strategically planting new trees could improve living conditions for students by making campus housing more comfortable during the warmer months.
Creator
Peterson, Aeryn ; Hamilton, Payton ; Arban, Anna ; Melchior, Amy
Source
Environmental Studies Department
Date
05/2026
Format
Research paper/presentation, scientific study
Language
en
Class Project Item Type Metadata
Course Code
ENST124
Course Title
Essentials of Environmental Science
Professor
Delia, Jesse
Status
completed
Last Updated
05/2026
Files
Collection
Citation
Peterson, Aeryn ; Hamilton, Payton ; Arban, Anna ; Melchior, Amy, “Cooling Effect of Trees on Vassar College’s Campus,” Vassar Student Sustainability Projects, accessed November 12, 2026, https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/items/show/408.