GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

This study examined half fence, evaluating its usefulness and potency in providing thermal comfort and security to occupants. It highlighted that half fence has gained traction in architectural and urban design circles for its multifaceted benefits, particularly in enhancing thermal comfort and providing security to occupants. Unlike full fences that create complete barriers, half fences are designed to allow visibility while maintaining a physical boundary. In the context of the study, several concepts were taken into consideration, such as fence, security, thermal comfort, types of half fence design and numerous others. The study noted that security in architectural design is a fundamental aspect of creating safe and functional spaces. A half fence, which typically extends only halfway up a boundary or partition, can influence security in various ways. The study further pinpointed the effect of half fence on security to include: visibility and surveillance, access control and physical barriers, psychological deterrence, among others. And the effect of half fence on thermal comfort included: psychological and perceptual effects, impact on airflow, shading and radiation, microclimate modification etc. The study concluded that by modulating microclimates around buildings, half fences contribute significantly to maintaining stable temperatures, thereby enhancing energy efficiency and reducing the dependence on artificial heating and cooling systems. One of the recommendations made was that urban planners and architects should ensure that the design and implementation of half fences consider the local climate to enhance thermal comfort.