Sealed surfaces greatly influence Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects. In this respect, both the
composition and spatial patterns of anthropogenic land use play an important role in local …

Heat emissions from buildings is a significant source of anthropogenic heat influencing the
urban microclimate; however, they are usually oversimplified in urban climate and …

Over time, urban dwellers have become increasingly concerned with the thermal
characteristics in their neighbourhood. Modern Asian cities with their environmental diversity …

Green blue roof has the potential to reduce the surface temperature of the building in the
urban areas. Green blue roof is a new innovative low impact development (LID) practice that …

Heat emissions from buildings are part of anthropogenic heat leading to urban overheating.
This paper aims to assess how technologies (ie, energy conservation measures-ECMs) …

Urban areas face severe challenges in mitigating and adapting to climate change within
limited space. One solution is to develop multifunctional rooftop systems, which use …

This research proposes a collection of urban heat island (UHI) risk indicators under four UHI
risk components: hazard, exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity. There are 46 UHI risk …

La urbanización ha traído consigo beneficios que han permitido el crecimiento económico y
mejoras en la calidad de vida de las personas, pero también ha abonado a la parte …

Urbanization and population density surges globally have triggered environmental
challenges, with the construction sector notably contributing to greenhouse gas emissions …

Green roofs are eco-friendly systems designed to deliver environmental, economic and
social benefits while they enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings. Their construction on …