The collection of research conducted over the past decade on urban heat islands and its
mitigation strategies reflects the new approaches of scientists, researchers, and government …

Urbanization and urban population growth are increasing every day across the world. The
replacement of natural surfaces with artificial surfaces such as bitumen, asphalt, and cement …

Urban building energy modeling (UBEM) is crucial for addressing energy consumption
challenges in urban environments. This study investigates the significant role of geometric …

As human beings live in an environment where various factors interact and integrate, it
seems vital to examine the effects of these factors on environmental perceptions. Outdoor …

Rapid urbanization poses challenges to sustainable transportation, impacting walking as a
common mode for accessing transit stations. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect …

This study investigates the microenvironment of open-air settings in Tehran, Iran, and
explores the relationship between different thermal comfort indices, including PMV, PET …

The concentration of human activities in urban areas, increasing greenhouse gas emissions,
and high global temperature values in urban areas have accelerated the research on global …

Climate change and anthropogenic activities are affecting the entire earth, where urban
areas are not an exception, being affected by extreme weather conditions and …

A frequently emphasized strategy to reduce the burden of heat in cities across the world is
the implementation of street trees. Here, we examine the effects of deciduous and coniferous …

The vegetation ratio and aspect ratio (H/W) of streets are important factors influencing the
urban heat island effect and energy consumption. In order to reduce urban heat island …