Urban Heat Islands (UHI) consist of the occurrence of higher temperatures in urbanized
areas when compared to rural areas. During the warmer seasons, this effect can lead to …

This study focuses on achieving climate neutrality in European cities by integrating solar
energy technologies and nature-based solutions. Through an examination of current …

The increasing urban heat island intensity (UHII) is a matter of concern for the sustainable
urban planning and maintaining urban thermal comfort in the metropolitan cities of …

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 …

In practical operations, various static and dynamic parameters affect the prediction of
building energy. In this study, seven modes were constructed based on the Extra-Trees …

Abstract With 1.76 million inhabitants, Mérida city has recently become the most populated
city in southeast Mexico, being one of the most attractive cities for investment in real-estate …

Reducing electricity consumption has emerged as a key area of concern according to the
National Mission of Sustainable Habitat of Government of India. Among the Indian cities …

This research proposes a methodology for the selection of input variables based on
eXplainable AI (XAI) for energy consumption prediction. For this purpose, the energy …

The higher heat load in urban areas than that in rural areas increases the heat stress of
citizens and cooling load. Ecosystem-based planning can be a cost-effective solution for …

The Olympic Games are a sporting event and a catalyst for urban development in their host
city. In this study, we utilized remote sensing and GIS techniques to examine the impact of …