Since pedestrians are impacted by solar radiation differently, urban designers must evaluate
solar radiation exposure of pedestrian paths adopting an inclusive approach. This paper …

When evaluating the outdoor environment, it is essential to improve the accuracy of outdoor
thermal comfort (OTC) modelling by investigating the simultaneous interactions of both …

In this document, the thermal effect of a heat island upon an urban area and its surrounding
low-rise buildings is analyzed with the building thermal simulation program EnergyPlus and …

Global warming and increasing urbanization are expected to threaten public health in cities,
by increasing the heat stress perceived by the inhabitants. Outdoor thermal comfort …

In hot and arid environments, courtyards are essential architectural elements that
significantly contribute to microclimate regulation and enhanced thermal comfort. Beyond …

Smartgrid technologies necessitate the use of information technologies (IT) and
communication in power system networks. There are different ways of integrating power …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The reflection of solar radiation by pavements is crucial
for managing urban heat, enhancing thermal comfort, and supporting sustainable …

Thermal radiation, being the infrared spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, shares many
characteristics with visible light, and thus is highly dependent on surface geometry. Much …

Radiant heat gain severely endangers thermal comfort and dramatically increases building
energy consumptions in a tropical outdoor urban environment. To rapidly evaluate outdoor …

Open spaces—whether public, urban, or part of a campus—offer a variety of activities and
opportunities to people. Therefore, open spaces should be considered a vital component of …