A review on the impacts of urban heat islands on outdoor thermal comfort

J Ren, K Shi, Z Li, X Kong, H Zhou - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The worsening urban heat island (UHI) effect poses a great challenge to the thermal comfort
of people outdoors. However, there has not been a summary of the mechanisms by which …

Assessing the effects of urban heat islands and air pollution on human quality of life

R Cichowicz, AD Bochenek - Anthropocene, 2024 - Elsevier
The world population is projected to peak before 2050, with a significant majority residing in
highly urbanized areas. As a result, urban areas are expected to undergo further …

[HTML][HTML] Surface temperature variation among traditional and modern residential forms in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Implications for land use planning

T Mulatu, H Desta - City and Environment Interactions, 2023 - Elsevier
Addis Ababa, a rapidly urbanizing city in Ethiopia, has witnessed a significant transformation
in residential forms, with modern housing becoming increasingly prevalent alongside …

[HTML][HTML] Improvement of thermal performance and predicted mean vote in city districts: A case in the United Arab Emirates

M Salameh, E Mushtaha, A El Khazindar - Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Several studies have indicated that traditional architecture is known for its sustainable
capability to manage climate effects, while contemporary architecture focused on style more …

The influence of urban form on land surface temperature: a comprehensive investigation from 2D urban land use and 3D buildings

J Yan, C Yin, Z An, B Mu, Q Wen, Y Li, Y Zhang… - Land, 2023 - mdpi.com
Urban form plays a critical role in shaping the spatial differentiation of land surface
temperature (LST). However, limited research has investigated the underlying driving forces …

High Resolution WRF Modelling of Extreme Heat Events and Mapping of the Urban Heat Island Characteristics in Athens, Greece

N Roukounakis, KV Varotsos, D Katsanos, I Lemesios… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent decades, large-scale urbanisation has developed rapidly, resulting in significant
changes in the local and regional environment and climate. Large metropolitan areas …

Dynamic Impact of Urban Built Environment on Land Surface Temperature Considering Spatio-Temporal Heterogeneity: A Perspective of Local Climate Zone

K Zhao, M Qi, X Yan, L Li, X Huang - Land, 2023 - mdpi.com
Thermal environment deterioration has seriously threatened urban habitat quality and urban
sustainable development. The evolution of the urban built environment (UBE) is an …

[HTML][HTML] 北京奥林匹克森林公园绿地人体感热舒适度空间差异特征

潘剑彬, 史川, 黄田田, 朱丹莉 - 风景园林, 2023 - lalavision.com
北京奥林匹克森林公园绿地人体感热舒适度空间差异特征 CN 11-5366/S ISSN 1673-1530 “风景
园林,不只是一本期刊.” 高级检索 English 首页 期刊在线 1.最新录用 2.优先发表 3.精选文章 4.当期 …

The effect of building height on thermal properties and comfort of a housing project in the hot arid climate of the UAE

M Salameh, A Elkhazindar, B Touqan - Frontiers in Built Environment, 2023 - frontiersin.org
A city's microclimate is greatly impacted by urbanization. The ratio of building height to street
width affects the thermal properties of urban canyons. This characteristic is one of the main …

A Comprehensive Bibliometric Study of the Interaction Between Built Form, Solar Shading, and Human Behaviour in Warmer Cities

N Maharoof, AD Nicolae, FE Mamache, R Emmanuel - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Shade plays a crucial role in creating liveable outdoor spaces in hot arid cities. Numerous
studies have been conducted to understand the relationship between human behaviour and …