Sustainable urban land-use development and management practices are imperative to
ensure the quality of the living environment. Unplanned expansion and densification of the …

Urbanization is one of the key drivers of Latin America (LA)'s economic development,
providing housing, education and employment. However, is also putting pressure on people …

Since it was first described about two centuries ago and due to its adverse impacts on urban
ecological environment and the overall livability of cities, the urban heat island (UHI) …

Cairo experiences higher temperatures than its neighbouring rural and suburban areas.
This is due to the lack of vegetation and the wide scale use of sealed surfaces. This …

High-rise buildings degrade the thermal environment of their surroundings through wind
turbulence, cooling, and excessive heating. This study identifies the role and relationship of …

The impact of topography on airflow has been studied at different scales, however the
influence of urban natural terrain on local wind conditions is unclear. In this study, the impact …

This study experimentally investigates the effect of different façades systems on thermal
comfort and urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon by using experimental tools. Outdoor field …

Abstract The Barcelona Metropolitan Area (BMA) is located in Catalonia, northeastern
Spain. With a population of over 3 billion people, the BMA is one of the most populous …

Rapid urbanization greatly alters land surface vegetation cover and heat distribution,
leading to the development of the urban heat island (UHI) effect and seriously affecting the …

The impact of the urban heat island (UHI) on health of urban residents, energy consumption,
and urban air quality has become increasingly significant in cities. Despite of multiple recent …