Over the past century, many research studies have been conducted in an attempt to define
thermal conditions for humans in the outdoor environment and to grade thermal sensation …

Globally, urbanization-driven changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) jeopardize
Land Surface Temperatures (LSTs) and the outdoor thermal comfort of urban residents …

Urban residents suffer more from heat stress, compared to people living in rural areas, due
to the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Mitigation of UHI is thus essential to improving human …

The mean radiant temperature (MRT) and the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) are
widely used as human biometeorology parameters to assess the linkages between outdoor …

Outdoor human comfort is an essential parameter to assess the quality of the urban
microclimate, and to provide guidelines for sustainable urban development. This paper …

Outdoor thermal comfort in urban spaces is known as an important contributor to
pedestrians' health. The urban microclimate is also important more generally through its …

Thermal comfort in outdoor space is essential for human health and human wellbeing. The
comfortable outdoor space enhances urban livability and sustainability. Currently, the …

Abstract" Local Climate Zone"(LCZ) is a land classification scheme for urban thermal
environment, combined with the" Universal Thermal Climate Index"(UTCI) indicator that …

Outdoor thermal comfort influences the outdoor activities, social interactions, tourism, health
and wellbeing, or even mortality. Despite the great interest in outdoor thermal comfort, few …

Cities must adapt to aging populations and mitigate the effects of climate change and
urbanization on health. This study analyses the outdoor thermal and acoustic comfort of …