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

Progress in urban climatology over the two decades since the first publication of the
International Journal of Climatology is reviewed. It is emphasized that urban climatology …

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 …

Urban drainage infrastructure is generally designed to rapidly export stormwater away from
the urban environment to minimize flood risk created by extensive impervious surface cover …

The quality of life of millions of people living in cities could be improved if the form of the city
were to evolve in a manner appropriate to its climatic context. Climatically responsive urban …

Urban Heat Island (UHI) is considered as one of the major problems in the 21st century
posed to human beings as a result of urbanization and industrialization of human …

Urban parks can help mitigate urban heat island (UHI) effects and decrease cooling energy
consumption in summer. However, it is unclear how park characteristics affect the formation …

Twenty years have passed since the first German-language edition of this book was
published. Subsequently, parallel German-and English-language editions were produced in …

The urban heat island effect (UHI) is frequently observed in cities, and is associated with
environmental effects. Urban green space (UGS) has been shown to play an important role …

Understanding how green spaces affect urban temperature is crucial for assessing thermal
benefits of landscape planning. This study investigated green space dynamics and land …