The influence of outdoor thermal comfort on acoustic comfort of urban parks based on plant communities

N Mohammadzadeh, A Karimi, RD Brown - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Quantifying tree canopy coverage threshold of typical residential quarters considering human thermal comfort and heat dynamics under extreme heat

Y Li, D Lin, Y Zhang, Z Song, X Sha, S Zhou… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Numerous studies have explored the cooling effect of greening due to evapotranspiration,
enhanced albedo, and interception of shortwave radiation to reduce the air temperature in …

The impact of tree species and planting location on outdoor thermal comfort of a semi-outdoor space

J Yang, Y Zhao, T Guo, X Luo, K Ji, M Zhou… - International journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Previous studies have shown that tree arrangement provides effective regulation of the
outdoor thermal environment and combats the urban heat island (UHI) effect. To further …

The effects of tree canopy structure and tree coverage ratios on urban air temperature based on ENVI-Met

H Wang, Y Cai, W Deng, C Li, Y Dong, L Zhou, J Sun… - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
Vegetation configuration in residential districts improves human comfort by effectively
moderating the thermal environment. Herein, the reliability of ENVI-met is verified by …

Outdoor space design and its effect on mental work performance in a subtropical climate

Y Luo, X Ma, J Li, C Wang, R de Dear, S Lu - Building and Environment, 2025 - Elsevier
Due to the stress resulting from high-density urbanisation, a premium is being placed on the
restorative benefits of outdoor spaces for city dwellers. Outdoor spaces are increasingly …

Evaluating the effects of different tree species on enhancing outdoor thermal comfort in a post-industrial landscape

M Vatani, K Kiani, M Mahdavinejad… - Environmental …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
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 …

Assessing the cooling and buildings' energy-saving potential of urban trees in severe cold region of China during summer

Q Dong, X Xu, M Zhen - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Even in cold-climate cities under the Köppen classification, mitigating high temperatures in
urban areas is crucial. This study assesses the cooling capacity and energy-saving potential …

Effects of tree species and layout on the outdoor thermal environment of squares in hot-humid areas of China

J Yang, Y Zhao, Y Zou, D **a, S Lou, W Liu, K Ji - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Planting trees is an effective way to regulate the outdoor thermal environment and combat
urban heat islands (UHIs). Tree species and layout can have a considerable effect on, for …

A cross-scale indicator framework for the study of annual stability of land surface temperature in different land uses

S Zhang, C Yuan, T Chen, B Ma, N Liu - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Urban Land Surface Temperature (LST) is crucial in surface urban heat island
(SUHI) and microclimate studies. Currently, research has focused on seasonal LST …

Cooling Benefits of Urban Tree Canopy: A Systematic Review

Y Yin, S Li, X **ng, X Zhou, Y Kang, Q Hu, Y Li - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
As an important part of urban ecosystems, trees can effectively alleviate the urban heat
island effect. Tree canopies cool and humidify through shading and evapotranspiration …