Recently, an increasing number of studies are showing that lifestyle changes can effectively
contribute to climate change mitigation and potentially provide health and well-being co …

Approaches to defining a heat wave vary globally. While they are mostly meteorological-
centric, there is an increasing need to consider their health implications as heat stress …

Understanding heatwave characteristics is crucial for mitigating their adverse effects in
İstanbul, a densely populated metropolis characterized by a high concentration of buildings …

The severe heat stress caused by climate change and urbanization has become an urgent
issue for sustainable development, and urban green spaces can effectively mitigate heat …

Based upon a 'human-centred approach', combinations of existing and new methodologies
were applied to determine how Ankara's morphological characteristics influenced the …

Urbanization contributes to the elevated temperatures in built environments, creating Urban
Heat Islands (UHI). These UHI intensify heat stress levels, hindering outdoor activities and …

The necessity of exploring the relationship between sleep quality and the thermal
environment has amplified regarding increasing heat stress risk on the human body due to …

Improving urban walkability in the face of climate change is a critical challenge for urban
designers. Street design strategies can mitigate heat stress and enhance pedestrian …

Thermal conditions are the most challenging factors in studying human biometeorology,
indoor and outdoor design, and adaptation to climate change. The thermal environment is …

Thermal comfort assessments at local or micro-scales within urban areas can provide crucial
insights for the urban adaptation strategies pertaining to climate-conscious urban planning …