This paper reviews frequently used outdoor thermal comfort indices in hot-humid regions
and neutral thermal ranges to offer guidelines for selecting an appropriate index for hot …

Lack of thermal comfort in the existing building stock in many warm summer climates and the
COVID-19 pandemic have increased residents' temporary occupation of urban open spaces …

In warming Europe, we are witnessing a growth in urban population with aging trend, which
will make the society more exposed and vulnerable to extreme weather events. In the period …

A thermally comfortable design of outdoor spaces favors social interaction and outdoor
activities and thus contributes to the overall well-being of urban dwellers. To assess such a …

Heat exposure constitutes a major threat for European workers, with significant impacts on
the workers' health and productivity. Climate projections over the next decades show a …

Due to the changing climate, more frequent and prolonged heatwaves are expected to have
a catastrophic consequence on urban human settlement. In tropical cities such as Kuala …

As the frequency and intensity of heatwaves will continue to increase in the future, accurate
and high-resolution map** and forecasting of human outdoor thermal comfort in urban …

The growing body of scientific literature underscores the intricate relationship between
meteorological conditions and human health, particularly in the context of extreme …

In winter cities, outdoor seasons are highly valued due to the long cold winter. By improving
the outdoor thermal environment during marginal seasons, outdoor seasons may be …

Leisure walking is affected by meteorological conditions. However, it is still not clear what
scales of meteorological conditions and thermal status affect the number of people who …