Increased urban air temperature considerably affects the health, comfort and consequently
the quality of life in urban spaces. Urban design and planning studies, therefore, face an …

The worsening urban heat island (UHI) effect poses a great challenge to the thermal comfort
of people outdoors. However, there has not been a summary of the mechanisms by which …

This work aims to study the role and current situation of Low-Carbon Technology (LCT) in
realizing urban Carbon Neutrality goals and Sustainable Urban Development (SUD). This …

Energy consumption of and carbon emissions from buildings, which substantially depend on
outdoor climate conditions, may be susceptible to future climate change. However, how …

The continuous deterioration of global climate is escalating the disaster risk for cities in the
Chengdu-Chongqing urban agglomeration, and studying urban resilience is crucial for …

Optimizing the built environment helps alleviate the adverse impact of extreme heat on
public health and sustainable urban development. To this end, this study measured the daily …

In extremely cold and complex marine environments, strong concrete chloride ion
penetration resistance is the key to ensuring the durability of buildings (structures). Quickly …

Urban microclimate conditions could be an important factor influencing building thermal
performance. However, most studies on urban building energy modeling (UBEM) use the …

Urban heat is a critical problem due to global warming and heat island effects. Urban heat
will be further aggravated in the coming decades. It is essential to develop heat action plans …

The escalating prevalence of extreme heat events has intensified scholarly interest in
understanding the nexus between urban built environments and extreme heat. This study …