Cities tend to be warmer than their unbuilt surroundings. This effect, commonly referred to as
the urban heat island (UHI), has consequences for energy use, air quality and human …

The growing impact of climate change, including extreme weather events, represents a
significant challenge for humanity. With most of the world's population living in urban areas …

In this study we analysed the multi-annual (2002–2011) average summer surface urban
heat island (SUHI) intensity of the 5000 largest urban clusters in Europe. We investigated its …

The physical and geometrical properties of urban regions are responsible for influencing
canopy layer air temperature leading to urban heat island effect (UHI). Local climate zone …

Overheated outdoor environments adversely impact urban sustainability and livability.
Urban areas are particularly affected by heat waves and global climate change, which is a …

The urban heat island effect can be studied through satellite imaging, field measurements,
or analytical and numerical tools. However, the latter methods are considered more …

Abstract Urban Heat Island (UHI) research has acquired popularity in recent decades
because of increasing recognition of heat stress impacts on human health, environments …

Urbanization, population growth, and climate change have several impacts on the
environment including the extreme increase in temperature in urban areas, which is also …

This thesis provides insights into the urban heat island (UHI) effect using a model of the
urban microclimate that integrates the urban geometry, anthropogenic heat emission and …

Context Climate change may increase the frequency, intensity, and occurrence of urban
heat islands (UHI) in cities worldwide, often with harmful impacts on citizens. Strategic …