In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the design of courtyards for the
microclimatic enhancement of outdoor spaces. However, there is still little knowledge …

This study focuses on the optimum cooling effect of trees with ground materials modification
in mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) and the benefits towards building energy …

Urban temperature has been escalating less greenery and high built up areas. More than
half of the total population is residing in urban area so that the urban environment is highly …

One of the key measures to fight urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon is by increasing the
use of green approaches including green technologies and vegetation. However, there is a …

Purpose This paper aims to address tertiary education informal learning space preferences
for learners' informal learning activities. The study accentuates learners' preferred informal …

A few studies on outdoor human thermal comfort (HTC) have been conducted in the tropical
region in a hot and humid climate; however, there is a paucity of discussions on how exactly …

Poor daytime and night-time micrometeorological conditions are issues that influence the
quality of environmental conditions and can undermine a comfortable human lifestyle. The …

The purpose of this research is to investigate the thermal impact of urban green systems
(UGS)(trees and living facades) and high albedo pavements on reducing the urban heat …

This paper addresses the contributions of urban geometry under hot-humid climate in the
Melaka City, Malaysia, and their benefits toward optimum cooling effect of water body …

Improving environmental quality to promote outdoor activities, which also aims at providing
social benefits, is an extensively researched field of study. In this study, a sustainable urban …