Cities occupy 3% of the surface of the planet, but account for 60–80% of energy
consumption and 75% of carbon emissions. Likewise, buildings consume 35% of the energy …

The energy performance of urban buildings is affected by multiple climate phenomena such
as heat island intensity, wind flow, solar obstructions and infrared radiation exchange in …

The air quality in a street canyon seriously affects the exposure level of pollutants for
pedestrians and is directly related to the indoor air quality (IAQ) of surrounding buildings. In …

Building height, building density, and floor area ratio are the three key parameters in urban
planning. However, little is known about their impact on indoor thermal environments as …

Urban and building typologies have a serious impact on the urban climate and determine at
large the magnitude of the urban overheating and urban heat island intensity. The present …

This article discusses the variables that condition the influence of urban morphology on the
thermal environment in outdoor spaces and those on which it is possible to act to procure, by …

Urban morphology affects the sensible heat flux and net radiation exchange which can alter
urban heat mitigation plans. This study first parameterized the geometric effects on the net …

It is generally acknowledged that the decisions made in the early design stage of a building
critically affect its performance. To promote sustainability, building simulations are widely …

The urban fabric plays a fundamental role in convective and radiative heat exchanges
between buildings. The main parameters which influence these heat exchange mechanisms …

To improve the prediction of the building's energy performance, it has become necessary to
evaluate their interactions with the urban microclimate. This study aims to propose an …