Abstract The Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon, which is defined as the temperature differential between inner cities and surrounding areas, has been extensively studied over …
DC Medina, MCG Delgado, JS Ramos… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 urban heat island (UHI) effect modeling, traditional 3D morphological indexes often homogenize elements within units, leading to a loss of spatial detail. Here we introduce …
M Zhou, R Wang, Y Guo - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024 - Elsevier
Although numerous studies have explored the influence of urban spatial characteristics (USC) on surface urban heat island intensity (SUHII) from the perspective of local climate …
W Che, W Zhuang - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024 - Elsevier
Rapid urbanization has increased the urban density and functional diversity, exacerbating environmental challenges such as urban heat islands (UHI), increased building energy …
M Singh, R Sharston, T Murtha - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024 - Elsevier
This study utilizes year-round temperature data observed in 15 cities around the United States (US) to investigate the relationships between UHI and urban design attributes, and …
Amidst growing concerns surrounding escalating temperatures and the rapid expansion of urban areas, researchers are delving into the intricate interplay between urban morphology …
B Wilson, SB Kashem, L Slonim - Environment and Planning …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Cities across the United States and around the globe are embracing urban greening as a strategy for mitigating the effects of rising temperatures on human health and quality-of-life …
A Ghanghermeh, G Roshan, K Asadi, S Attia - Atmosphere, 2024 - mdpi.com
Research on the temporal and spatial changes of the urban heat island effect can help us better understand how urbanization, climate change, and the environment are …