Ecosystem services studies in Turkey: A national-scale review

E Başak, NI Cetin, C Vatandaşlar… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The concept of “Ecosystem Services (ES)” has gained global importance since the
1990s. Today its link to sustainable development and human welfare is well documented …

3D tree reconstruction in support of urban microclimate simulation: a comprehensive literature review

H Xu, CC Wang, X Shen, S Zlatanova - Buildings, 2021 - mdpi.com
The negative climate change induced by rapid urbanization has become a global
environmental issue. Numerous studies have been devoted to microclimate regulation …

Evaluating the effect of trees on UHI mitigation and reduction of energy usage in different built up areas in Cairo

A Aboelata, S Sodoudi - Building and Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Cairo experiences higher temperatures than its neighbouring rural and suburban areas.
This is due to the lack of vegetation and the wide scale use of sealed surfaces. This …

Integrated impacts of tree planting and aspect ratios on thermal environment in street canyons by scaled outdoor experiments

T Chen, H Yang, G Chen, CKC Lam, J Hang… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Urban tree planting has the potential to reduce urban heat island intensity and building
energy consumption. However, the heterogeneity of cities makes it difficult to quantitatively …

Assessing the effects of different urban landscapes and built environment patterns on thermal comfort and air pollution in Erzurum city, Turkey

S Yilmaz, MA Irmak, A Qaid - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban environmental issues have a negative impact on urban quality of life in cities.
Erzurum city is a very special place in the world because it has a very high altitude, harsh …

Street design scenarios using vegetation for sustainable thermal comfort in Erzurum, Turkey

S Yilmaz, BE Mutlu, A Aksu, E Mutlu, A Qaid - Environmental Science and …, 2021 - Springer
Urbanization models that do not comply with the planning criteria are affecting human lives.
In urban areas, street trees have positive contributions to the ecosystem and human thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Strategic tree placement for urban cooling: A novel optimisation approach for desired microclimate outcomes

A Shaamala, T Yigitcanlar, A Nili, D Nyandega - Urban Climate, 2024 - Elsevier
Trees are crucial elements for improving urban microclimates by providing cooling through
shading, evapotranspiration, and windbreaks. To maximise their cooling effects, it is …

Analysis of winter thermal comfort conditions: street scenarios using ENVI-met model

S Yilmaz, EA Külekçi, BE Mutlu, I Sezen - Environmental Science and …, 2021 - Springer
Rapid migration to cities and the increasing demand for housing negatively affect living
areas. Furthermore, uncontrolled population growth, industrialization, urbanization …

The impacts of greenery on urban climate and the options for use of thermal data in urban areas

P Hesslerová, J Pokorný, H Huryna, J Seják, V Jirka - Progress in Planning, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban greenery substantially influences the distribution of solar energy in urban areas and
thus plays an irreplaceable role in creating local climate. This paper introduces the …

Tree information modeling: A data exchange platform for tree design and management

Q Shu, T Rötzer, A Detter, F Ludwig - Forests, 2022 - mdpi.com
Trees integrated into buildings and dense urban settings have become a trend in recent
years worldwide. Without a thoughtful design, conflicts between green and gray …