The contribution of urban design in reducing the intensity of heatwaves in hot climate areas
Abstract
Our study, based on climatic variability and the increasing size of cities, ways to maintain outdoor thermal comfort within the urban environment during heatwave seasons in hot climates regions, given its critical importance in improving residents’ quality of life. While most studies have focused on the impact of materials in generating urban heat islands, the distinctive contribution of our research lies in examining the role of urban planning in mitigating thermal phenomena present in the urban fabric. We use urban heat island (UHI) maps as a benchmark to measure the impact of design on enhancing outdoor comfort, relying primarily on a simulation-based experimental methodology to test the hypothesis that reducing the area of sun-exposed surfaces can lessen the intensity of seasonal heatwaves in hot climates, with the aim of identifying urban planning solutions that are practically implementable.
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