Urban environments lie at the confluence of social, cultural, and economic activities and
have unique biophysical characteristics due to continued infrastructure development that …

Urban climate analysis usually uses data from weather stations, traverse, or satellite images.
However, this methodology also has its limitations, since the series of data for climate …

In this initial study of a research project, this paper seeks to understand the thermal
conditions in the cities of Lisbon and Munich, specifically focusing on Urban Heat Island …

The increasing rate of urbanization and continuous population growth in urban areas leads
to several problems, including the emergence of urban heat islands (UHI), defined as urban …

Drought and heat stresses are major challenges for turfgrass management in the desert
southwest of the United States where rainfall is insufficient to support managed turfgrass …

Intensive urbanization and global warming are impacting the health and well-being of urban
population. Nevertheless, urban environments with different designs will have different micro …

Increasing thermal risk in cities is endangering the health and well-being of urban
population and is driven by climate change and intensive urbanization. Therefore, if we plan …

The expected increase in urbanization changes the morphology of urban areas. These
changes affect the urban environment and impact several aspects, such as climate, energy …

In densely built-up urban areas, green spaces such as gardens, parks, forests and water
bodies can greatly enhance the quality of life for local residents and promote human health …

Today, rapid urbanization and increasing human activities have affected the climate at
macro and micro scales in cities and caused unfavorable conditions in terms of human …