Urban sprawl and increasing population density in urban centers create the challenge to
finding ways of sustainable transportation solutions that preserve the convenience of …

High-rise buildings degrade the thermal environment of their surroundings through wind
turbulence, cooling, and excessive heating. This study identifies the role and relationship of …

Along with global climate change and the worldwide heat island phenomenon, developing
climatic methods and planning practices for the benefit of thermal comfort is of increasing …

Built environments have a profound effect on public health as they provide the background
on which individuals make decisions to address their mobility, resulting in the adoption of …

Today, many recreational waterfront developments are only superficially pleasant as they
lack significant design qualities needed by users. Notions on waterfront qualities create …

Maximizing the annual season of street comfort in hot climates requires synergies between
all planning and design features. The absence of such combination compromises comfort …

The use of roof-mounted PV photovoltaic panels on building roofs is commonplace. Their
operating performance, regarding energy production, has been welldocumented, leading to …

Analyzing the Influence of Urban Morphology on Thermal Microclimate in a Temperate Maritime
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The high income and rapid population growth enabled the spread of cars, creating a culture
of urban transportation planning that prioritizes cars over pedestrians in Qatar. The …