Urban microclimate studies are gaining popularity due to rapid urbanization. Many studies
documented that urban microclimate can affect building energy performance, human …

Achieving sustainable urban development requires a reorientation in the planning,
management, and design of cities based on the use of cross-cutting solutions that can …

As the climate warms, increasing heat-related health risks are expected, and can be
exacerbated by the urban heat island (UHI) effect. UHIs can also offer protection against …

The number of hot days is increasing in many parts of the world because of the heat island
phenomenon and global climate change. High air temperature greatly affects human …

This book provides the first systematic critique of the concept of climate change adaptation
within the field of international development. Drawing on a reworked political ecology …

Outdoor human comfort is an essential parameter to assess the quality of the urban
microclimate, and to provide guidelines for sustainable urban development. This paper …

How does nature work in our human-created city, suburb, and exurb/peri-urb? Indeed how is
ecology-including its urban water, soil, air, plant, and animal foundations-spatially entwined …

Outdoor thermal comfort in urban spaces is known as an important contributor to
pedestrians' health. The urban microclimate is also important more generally through its …

Evidence of temperature moderation through green infrastructure has been largely
documented and quantified by literature; however, the critique of available methods and …

The urban heat island effect is especially significant in semi-arid climates, generating a
myriad of problems for large urban areas. Green space can mitigate warming, providing …