The indoor air temperature and cooling load are highly affected by the surrounding
environment. Enhancing outdoor thermal performance leads to a positive impact on energy …

The urban heat island (UHI) effect has many adverse impacts on natural and social
environments. A better understanding of how complex urban biophysical and social …

In this study, we aim to understand the impact of land use on the urban heat island (UHI)
effect across an urban area. Considering the case study of Wuhan, China, land use factors …

Rapid urbanization and the aggregation of human activities in cities have resulted in large
amounts of anthropogenic heat (AH) emission, which affects urban climate. Quantifying and …

The growing impact of climate change, including extreme weather events, represents a
significant challenge for humanity. With most of the world's population living in urban areas …

As a vital component of urban heat risk, the vulnerability of exposed elements must be
assessed before further impact prediction and strategy implementation. In previous studies …

Anthropogenic heat emission (AHE) influences the local energy balance and intensify the
urban heat island (UHI) effect. An accurate calculation of the AHE can improve the precision …

The overheated urban environment has drastically increased air-conditioning (AC) usage,
which induces extensive heat emissions from outdoor units. This phenomenon is more …

The urgent task of mitigating global warming requires efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The key is to incorporate relevant measures into urban planning strategies. Building form not …

Numerous studies have explored the impact of urban morphology and geometry on outdoor
thermal comfort, intending to provide practical guidelines for urban designers. However …