A review on the significance and perspective of the numerical simulations of outdoor thermal environment
Computer simulation programs have been used since 2006 for analyzing outdoor human
thermal environments. This study reviewed 130 peer-reviewed papers published during …
thermal environments. This study reviewed 130 peer-reviewed papers published during …
Urban design parameters for heat mitigation in tropics
Abstract According to United Nations, cities situated in the tropical belt occupy only 36% of
the Earth's surface yet account for 1/3 of the entire global population. The increasing number …
the Earth's surface yet account for 1/3 of the entire global population. The increasing number …
Influence of permeability ratio on wind-driven ventilation and cooling load of mid-rise buildings
Natural ventilation potential in terraced buildings is affected by numerous parameters such
as permeability ratio, distribution pattern, depth of terraces, etc. This research aims to …
as permeability ratio, distribution pattern, depth of terraces, etc. This research aims to …
Vegetation in different street orientations of aspect ratio (H/W 1: 1) to mitigate UHI and reduce buildings' energy in arid climate
A Aboelata - Building and Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Cairo is characterized by high temperatures compared to the adjacent rural areas. This
phenomenon is known as Urban Heat Island (UHI). Due to this phenomenon, high …
phenomenon is known as Urban Heat Island (UHI). Due to this phenomenon, high …
The impact of street geometry on outdoor thermal comfort within three different urban forms in severe cold region of China
C Sun, W Lian, L Liu, Q Dong, Y Han - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper focuses on the influence of urban morphology on pedestrian outdoor thermal
comfort in Harbin, located in the severe cold region of northeast China. Three typical districts …
comfort in Harbin, located in the severe cold region of northeast China. Three typical districts …
Influence of street configuration on human thermal comfort and benefits for climate-sensitive urban planning in Santiago de Chile
LA Cárdenas-Jirón, K Graw, M Gangwisch… - Urban Climate, 2023 - Elsevier
Global warming is a growing trend that challenges cities to adapt to future thermal
conditions. Heat stress is one of the consequences that must be tackled through urban …
conditions. Heat stress is one of the consequences that must be tackled through urban …
Comparing cooling efficiency of shading strategies for pedestrian thermal comfort in street canyons of traditional shophouse neighbourhoods in Guangzhou, China
S Yin, F Wang, Y Xiao, S Xue - Urban Climate, 2022 - Elsevier
In the context of climate change, the outdoor thermal environment is essential for urban
health, particularly in hot and humid climate zones. In most cities in southern China …
health, particularly in hot and humid climate zones. In most cities in southern China …
Heat-mitigation strategies to improve pedestrian thermal comfort in urban environments: A review
Thermal comfort is one of the main factors affecting pedestrian health, and improving
thermal comfort enhances walkability. In this paper, the impact of various strategies on …
thermal comfort enhances walkability. In this paper, the impact of various strategies on …
Urban geometry as an adaptation strategy to improve the outdoor thermal performance in hot arid regions: Aswan University as a case study
Due to the lack of a comprehensive multiscale campus planning guideline, new universities
in Upper Egypt are associated with a lack of environmental considerations of the …
in Upper Egypt are associated with a lack of environmental considerations of the …
[HTML][HTML] Courtyard design impact on indoor thermal comfort and utility costs for residential households: Comparative analysis and deep-learning predictive model
A Tabadkani, S Aghasizadeh, S Banihashemi… - Frontiers of Architectural …, 2022 - Elsevier
A courtyard is an architectural design element which is often known as microclimate
modifiers and is responsible to increase the indoor occupant comfort in traditional …
modifiers and is responsible to increase the indoor occupant comfort in traditional …