Abstract Urban Heat Vulnerability (UHV) has received increasing attention over the last two
decades due to the exacerbation of global warming and the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect …

Energy demand fluctuations due to low probability high impact (LPHI) micro-climatic events
such as urban heat island effect (UHI) and heatwaves, pose significant challenges for urban …

Understanding the relationship between urban morphology and land surface temperature
(LST) is essential for mitigating urban heat island (UHI). This study investigates the …

In urban heat island (UHI) effect modeling, traditional 3D morphological indexes often
homogenize elements within units, leading to a loss of spatial detail. Here we introduce …

Annual land cover data and daily air temperature data in China from 1980 to 2023 were
obtained to attribute the urbanization effect on cooling degree days (CDDs). Significant …

This study introduces a novel framework that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), specifically
deep learning and reinforcement learning, to enhance energy efficiency in architectural …

Face masks are normally used by ones who work/walk outdoors to protect them away from
air pollutants, for instance, traffic police, but the impact on the outdoor thermal perception is …

Thermal comfort in schools affects children's wellbeing and educational outcomes. Global
warming and frequent heatwaves have worsened the overheating issue in schools …

This study assessed the urban heat island (UHI) effect and its driver in five major cities of
Pakistan from 2001 to 2022 using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) …

The focus of previous research on urban ventilation has primarily been on flat-facade
buildings. However, envelope features can affect the surface temperature and ventilation …