The absence of comprehensive risk analysis in residential development within certain
regions often leads to substantial human and material losses during natural disasters. The …

Urban heat island density and occurrence are closely related to land use/land cover and
land surface temperature variation. The effect of UHI can be described quantitatively with the …

Building orientation plays a key role in enhancing the built environment's energy efficiency
through the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and energy simulation. Due …

Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are essential measure for preserving
the balance between human well-being and natural ecosystems. The benefit of preserving …

As a typical geographic landscape unit in the arid zone of northwest China, the distribution
of the thermal environment in the substratum of the desert-oasis is of great significance to …

Abstract The Weather Research and Forecasting model was employed to simulate the
effects of cooling roofs on the urban heat island effect and human thermal stress in the Pearl …

Coupling land use and climate change under shared socioeconomic pathway and
representative concentration pathway (SSP–RCP) scenarios can provide more accurate …

This study aimed to assess the potential impact of global climate change on the highland
areas of Kastamonu, a significant province in Turkey known for its numerous and varied …

Urban and peri-urban forests (UPUFs) are essential components of urban landscapes that
offer multiple benefits to local communities, above all to those who live in large cities. This …

Urban microclimate prediction is crucial for various fields, including Building Performance
Simulation (BPS), outdoor thermal comfort, building life cycle, and residential health …