Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Urban Environment Assessments and Applications in Urban Planning and Design

This book highlights the importance of outdoor thermal comfort for improving urban living quality in the context of urban planning and urban geometry design. It introduces readers to a range of assessment methods and applications of outdoor thermal comfort and addresses urban geometry and thermal en...

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Main Authors: Lau, Kevin Ka-Lun, Tan, Zheng (Author), Morakinyo, Tobi Eniolu (Author), Ren, Chao (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
Series:SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book highlights the importance of outdoor thermal comfort for improving urban living quality in the context of urban planning and urban geometry design. It introduces readers to a range of assessment methods and applications of outdoor thermal comfort and addresses urban geometry and thermal environment at the neighbourhood scale using real-world examples and parametric studies. In addition, the subjective evaluations by urban dwellers and numerical modelling tools introduced in this book provide not only a comprehensive assessment of outdoor thermal comfort but also an integrated approach to using thermal comfort indicators as a standard in high-density cities. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable guide for urban climate researchers, urban planners, and designers, and policymakers pursuing more liveable urban environments
Physical Description:XIV, 142 p. 70 illus., 63 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789811652455