03.11.2025

Master’s Thesis within the Jean Monnet Grant Programme

The master’s thesis by Ihor Koliada, a graduate majoring in 101 – Ecology, was completed within the framework of the international ERASMUS+ programme, project 101085133 – EUGREEN “European Practices on Green Deal: Lessons for Ukraine.”
The research supervisor was Dr. Tetiana Yakovyshyna, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection.

The aim of the thesis was to develop climate adaptation measures for typical high-rise residential buildings within the urban ecosystem of Dnipro City through phytomelioration techniques (environmental improvement using vegetation).
The study focused on common residential building types such as “Khrushchovka” (series 438, 464, 480) and “Czech-style” houses (series 1KG-480-11u and 1KG-480-12u).

To enhance climate resilience, the research proposed combining two phytomelioration measures — the installation of green roofs, and the greening of adjacent residential areas.

The environmental effectiveness of these measures was substantiated using key indicators such as temperature reduction, oxygen production, and others. For the green roof design, extensive greening was recommended, with a sloped surface to prevent water stagnation.

It was determined that the air temperature could be reduced by 3–4°C, while the oxygen output would exceed residents’ demand by 2.4–2.7 times.

For landscape greening, the study recommended planting pyramidal poplar trees, which have a leaf transpiration rate of 1225–1403 g·m⁻²·year⁻¹ and contribute to an additional temperature reduction of 1.4°C, thereby ensuring more comfortable microclimatic conditions for residents of Dnipro’s high-rise districts.

A cost estimate for the proposed complex of phytomelioration measures was also developed, confirming the feasibility of practical implementation.

The successful defense of this master’s thesis demonstrated that its results can be effectively applied in climate adaptation strategies for technogenically stressed urban ecosystems, contributing to the sustainable development of Ukrainian cities under the European Green Deal framework.