The global boom in urbanization and infrastructure, especially in developing countries, has
resulted in the urban heat island (UHI). This recent review analyzes the current development …

Since the early 2000's, much attention has been paid to human thermal assessment in
urban outdoor environments in different climatic zones. Some previous studies have argued …

Outdoor thermal comfort models are predominant in guiding urban design and outdoor
space usage. Both the heat balance of the human body and thermal adaptations …

Urban trees ameliorate heat stress for urban dwellers. However, it is difficult to quantitatively
assess the integrated impacts of tree planting and street layouts on visual and thermal …

Strategic landscape design can ameliorate local thermal stress and enhance climate
resilience in urban areas. Densely populated station squares are particularly important …

Human thermal perception varies with climate. The Dwa climate zone covers vast areas.
Conducting outdoor thermal comfort (OTC) studies here would benefit energy efficiency and …

Rising global temperatures have resulted in urban heat waves in recent years, endangering
residents' health and even their lives. As a result, accurate outdoor thermal comfort …

Understanding how long-term thermal history affects thermal comfort expectations in older
adults (65+) has implications for designing energy-efficient spaces in a changing climate. A …

The urban heat island (UHI) effect can exacerbate various environmental challenges related
to high temperatures in urban areas. Increasing urban surface albedo is an effective strategy …

Outdoor thermal comfort has been studied globally in recent years to understand thermal
perceptions of the local people. It was usually indicated by neutral temperature (NT) …