Sustainable Corridor Space Design in Hot and Humid Areas Based on Climate Response: A Case Study of Hongmei Middle School in Dongguan

Addressing humid and hot climates, this study investigates how to enhance thermal comfort while maintaining aesthetic appeal in semi-open campus corridors through passive design strategies. Taking Hongmei Middle School as a case study, the research integrates the parametric design platform Grasshopper and its plugin Shapemap to analyze the use of perforated panels as corridor materials. It explores how appropriate perforation patterns and optimal perforation rates can improve the comfort of semi-open spaces. The findings reveal that the openness of corridor interfaces is influenced by visual effects and comfort requirements. Contrary to conventional assumptions, higher openness does not necessarily lead to greater outdoor comfort; instead, maintaining a reasonable perforation rate range is essential for balancing aesthetics and comfort. By adjusting perforation rates, the study identifies an optimal range and establishes a parametric design decision-making model for perforated panels. This research provides quantitative guidelines for sustainable climate-responsive corridor design in humid-hot regions and expands the application of parametric tools in small- to medium-scale educational architecture.