Cool roofs play a significant role in mitigating urban heat islands, improving indoor thermal
comfort, and saving energy. In recent years, with advances in the manufacturing of …

Urbanisation is a global trend resulting in more people living in cities. This has led to
changes in urban morphology and microclimates explained by the urban heat island (UHI) …

Urban geometry influences urban microclimate by changing both radiation and ventilation
processes. Full-scale experiments provide significant information on urban microclimate but …

Appropriate urban planning and design are critical to the creation of pleasant and
comfortable thermal urban spaces, promoting community well-being and human health. All …

Urbanization witnessed unprecedented development globally, which causes citizens and
urban temperature to become increasingly intertwined. Although researchers were …

The negative impacts of urban heat island (UHI) have attracted more and more academic
attention. Currently, few studies have considered the effects of anthropogenic heat emission …

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 …

Data-driven models serve as valuable tools for understanding and tackling the UHI
phenomenon that can provide user-friendly platforms for urban planners for incorporating …

High-density urban development is affecting the outdoor microclimate of residential areas in
an uncomfortable direction. Previous research has primarily focused on modifying local …

The qualities of indoor and outdoor natural lighting environments are important aspects of
sustainable urban design, which are inseparable, especially in high-density cities. This …