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Urban measures for hot weather conditions in a temperate climate condition: A review study.

Authors :
Kleerekoper, Laura
Taleghani, Mohammad
van den Dobbelsteen, Andy
Hordijk, Truus
Source :
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. Aug2017, Vol. 75, p515-533. 19p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

This paper discusses the effects of urban design and meteorological parameters on thermal comfort for pedestrians at street level. A comparison of different urban modifications allows an objective assessment of the effectiveness of climate adaptation measures. Because, these results are based on different measurement and modelling methods, they are given in various comfort indicators and studied in a specific urban context, climate and weather condition. This study presents the relative effects of design measures based on identical input parameters and one simulation method using the high resolution three-dimensional model ENVI-met and the thermal comfort index physiological equivalent temperature (PET). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13640321
Volume :
75
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
122479913
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.019