Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 2545 - 2545
Published: March 14, 2025
As
cities
grapple
with
rising
temperatures,
the
integration
of
urban
greenery
has
gained
recognition
as
a
viable
solution
to
mitigate
these
effects
and
enhance
outdoor
thermal
conditions.
This
paper
identifies
widely
used
emerging
numerical
models,
highlights
research
gaps,
addresses
key
insights
from
selected
literature.
Grounded
in
PRISMA-based
review,
it
offers
optimize
strategies
for
mitigating
heat
islands
enhancing
livability.
The
study
explores
synergies
trade-offs
between
green
infrastructure
built
environment,
aiming
provide
into
optimizing
elements
sustainable
development.
In
this
research,
mixed-methods
approach
was
adopted
by
combining
systematic
review
bibliometric
using
PRISMA
2020
VOSviewer
1.6.19
48
relevant
studies.
process
led
selection
papers
both
qualitative
synthesis
analysis.
results
indicate
significant
increase
output
last
decades
marked
focus
on
roofs,
parks,
vertical
greening
systems.
Our
findings
an
elaborate
conceptual
framework
that
maps
interrelation
topics.
Also,
existing
gaps
modeling
software
evaluating
cooling
potential
its
impact
comfort
across
diverse
contexts.
recommends
developing
standardized
frameworks
metrics
areas,
well
suggesting
advancing
is
essential
accurately
simulate
complex
interactions
greenery,
microclimates,
forms.
Energy and Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
312, P. 114164 - 114164
Published: April 16, 2024
Phase
Change
Materials
(PCMs)
present
cutting-edge
technology
with
substantial
promise
for
advancing
sustainable
and
energy-efficient
cooling
in
buildings.
These
materials
can
absorb
release
latent
heat
during
phase
transitions,
facilitating
thermal
energy
storage
temperature
regulation.
This
comprehensive
literature
review
explores
various
strategies
methods
implementing
passive
PCMs
The
integration
of
enhances
multiple
approaches,
including
solar
control,
ground
cooling,
ventilation-based
dissipation,
radiative
mass-based
modulation.
analysis
delves
into
PCM
classifications,
encapsulation
techniques,
melting
enthalpies,
diverse
building
envelopes,
performance
across
different
climates.
findings
from
this
indicated
that
walls
introduce
a
2-hour
delay
transfer
mitigate
external
fluctuations.
Windows
equipped
panels
reduce
by
66
%.
Combining
nocturnal
leads
to
interior
surface
reductions
exceeding
13
°C.
Natural
ventilation
results
notable
savings
up
90
%
hot
combination
free
reduces
charging
times
35
while
enhancing
transfer.
Simulations
performed
the
open
suggested
strategic
placement
lightweight
flux
overall
consumption.
Despite
facing
challenges
related
scalability,
compatibility,
reliability,
recycling,
solutions
demonstrate
robust
potential.
When
integrated
thoughtfully
design,
significantly
improve
efficiency.
Experimental
validations
confirm
ranging
14
%,
underscoring
adaptability
techniques
leveraging
capabilities
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
246, P. 110946 - 110946
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Planning
of
neighborhoods
that
efficiently
implement
active
solar
systems
(e.g.,
thermal
technologies,
photovoltaics)
and
passive
strategies
daylight
control,
sunlight
access
through
optimized
buildings'
morphology,
cool
pavements,
greeneries)
is
increasingly
important
to
achieve
positive
energy
carbon
neutrality
targets,
as
well
create
livable
urban
spaces.
In
regard,
represent
a
virtuous
series
solutions
for
communities
prioritize
the
exploitation
energy,
with
limited
management
systems.
The
ten
questions
answered
in
this
article
provide
critical
overview
technical,
legislative,
environmental
aspects
be
considered
planning
design
neighborhoods.
moves
from
categorization
"Solar
Neighborhood"
analysis
state-of-the-art
identification
challenges
opportunities
solutions'
deployment.
Insights
into
legislative
lessons
learned
case
studies
are
also
provided.
Ongoing
trends
digitalization,
competing
use
surfaces,
multi-criteria
workflows
optimal
outlined,
emphasizing
how
they
generate
new
planners,
authorities,
citizens.
A
framework
introduced
guide
potential
evolution
next
decade
support
areas
landscapes
architecturally
integrated
solutions.
Urban forestry & urban greening,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
82, P. 127886 - 127886
Published: Feb. 25, 2023
Lack
of
thermal
comfort
in
the
existing
building
stock
many
warm
summer
climates
and
COVID-19
pandemic
have
increased
residents'
temporary
occupation
urban
open
spaces.
However,
climate
change
other
effects
such
as
heat
islands
are
also
negatively
affecting
livability
these
Therefore,
strategies
needed
to
improve
conditions
areas.
In
this
context,
research
designs,
simulates
assesses
an
green
infrastructure
supported
by
adaptative
solar
shading
system.
For
purpose,
a
public
square
be
renovated
Seville
(Spain)
is
chosen.
After
analysis
current
situation,
more
vegetation
added.
trees
not
planted
fully
grown,
so
their
cover
enough
short
term
artificial
system
that
protects
from
sun
casting
shade
adapts
both
growth
seasons
included.
The
space
characterized
on-site
measurements,
proposing
four
(initial,
intermediates
final)
scenarios
using
computational
fluid
dynamics
simulations
holistic
microclimate
modelling
turn,
changes
analyzed
COMFA
model.
Results
show
air
surface
temperature
decreased,
reducing
number
hours
discomfort
21%
thanks
incorporating
structure
30%
due
vegetation.
It
can
concluded
use
prostheses
enables
spaces
regenerated
with
enjoyed
without
waiting
20
or
30
years
for
mature,
encouraging
people
spend
time
outdoors
start
intervention.
International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
127, P. 103653 - 103653
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
The
impact
of
climate
change,
specifically
more
intense
heat
waves,
has
increased
concerns
about
vulnerability,
particularly
among
high-risk
populations.
This
research
utilizes
multi-source
geospatial
big
data
and
employs
Geographically
Weighted
Principal
Component
Analysis
(GWPCA)
as
well
Global
(GPCA)
to
analyze
vulnerability
in
Philadelphia.
Using
GPCA,
four
key
components
are
identified
Sensitivity,
Adaptive
Capacity,
proxy
for
Exposure,
respectively.
subsequent
GWPCA
analysis
reveals
localized
differences,
showing
distinct
patterns
across
the
city.
Notably,
Sensitivity
factors
prominent
western
southwestern
regions,
whereas
Exposure
is
dominant
central
southern
parts.
study
underscores
significance
considering
spatial
heterogeneity
when
assessing
vulnerability.
It
also
highlights
potential
capture
subtle
disparities
within
specific
areas
proposes
targeted
strategies
reduce
affected
communities.
Therefore,
incorporation
an
advanced
model
enables
a
comprehensive
understanding
complex
urban
environments.
progress
crucial
enhancing
resilience
adaptation
evolving
conditions.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 86 - 86
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
High-quality
urban
parks
are
considered
an
integral
part
of
health
resources
as
they
can
deliver
diverse
ecosystem
services.
However,
the
quality
is
not
always
similar,
resulting
in
different
levels
and
values
services
provided.
A
systematic
complete
assessment
frame
park
limited.
From
perspective
landscape
architecture
design,
this
study
aims
to
propose
a
comprehensive
framework
based
on
six
dimensions
(planning
cultural
services,
various
facilities,
planting,
management,
ecology),
consisting
27
indicators
with
weights
by
using
objective
subjective
weighting
method.
Taking
city
Chengdu,
China
case
study,
100
studied
via
field
investigation
scored
methods
that
consist
category
count,
existence
score,
measurement,
experts
photo
review
recheck
(13,589
images).
The
results
reveal
spatial
distribution
differences
quality,
including
five
districts,
proportion
existing
elements
parks.
Based
results,
areas
(Barren
area,
Low-quality
Medium-quality
area)
identified,
which
leads
establishment
improvement
strategies
equity
regarding
multi-quality
help
improve
index
system
parks,
guide
planning
design
for
sustainability,
well
provide
reference
future
environmental
social
development,
so
insight
decision-makers
designers
considering
