The energy transition is increasingly being discussed and implemented to cope with the
growing environmental crisis. However, great challenges remain for effectively harvesting …

This study investigated the role of urban geometry and urban shading in improving the
pedestrians' thermal comfort in hot climate of Ahvaz, Iran. Six urban canyons are selected in …

The urban heat island effect has gained attention worldwide. Built environment
characteristics such as sky view factor (SVF) and green view index (GVI) can affect urban …

A sustainable city relies on renewable energy, which promotes the development of electric
vehicles. To support electric vehicles, the concept of charging vehicles while driving has …

Urban morphology directly influences the potential of solar radiation acquisition in urban
areas. Urban morphology indicators play a pivotal role in the characterization of urban …

The qualities of indoor and outdoor natural lighting environments are important aspects of
sustainable urban design, which are inseparable, especially in high-density cities. This …

Promoting the use of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in global cities can be an effective way
to cope with severe environmental problems caused by the consuming of fossil fuels …

Integrated implementation of spatial and climate information is important for urban thermal
environmental optimization. Sky view factor (SVF) is an urban form evaluation index widely …

Solar accessibility, defined as the solar irradiation received in a spatial and temporal
domain, is increasingly becoming a practical demand in a variety of applications, especially …

The increasing demand of Ghana's renewable energy sector requires a comprehensive
evaluation of sky conditions that may be favourable for the efficient harnessing of solar …