Smart cities have been introduced globally. It involves technical development and economic,
social, and environmental objectives. In response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution …

Urban adaptation and resilience are essential aspects of climate change. The latest IPCC
reports of 2022 recall the importance of taking concrete actions, especially through the …

China has implemented a Centralized Rural Policy since 2004 to enhance energy efficiency.
However, this has led to the potential creation of a Rural Heat Island (RHI) effect, which …

In the midst of the ongoing climate crisis, there is a growing need to study the effects of
climate on humans, especially those of the microclimates that surround humans and their …

Both artificial shading and evaporative cooling have proven to be effective strategies for
improve outdoor thermal comfort. However, their combined effect on microclimates or …

This study evaluated future climate scenarios and the changes in urban flood resistance
capacity in Busan Eco-Delta City using the hazard capacity factor design (HCFD) model. It …

This study introduces a novel system within a Building Information Modeling (BIM)
environment to rapidly evaluate Outdoor Thermal Comfort (OTC). Traditionally, direct …

Rapid urbanization has led to a significant urban heat island effect. When the spray cooling
system is applied to outdoor public space, it is helpful to improve the microclimate. While a …

With rising energy consumption and environmental awareness, AI offers both challenges
and opportunities for energy-intensive enterprises' low-carbon transition. This paper …

Evaporative misters have long been used in urban spaces for heat mitigation, yet their
thermal stress impacts and optimal operating conditions have not been fully explored. To fill …