Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1117 - 1117
Published: July 23, 2024
Urban
areas
with
parks
tend
to
have
the
best
outdoor
thermal
comfort
in
regions
high
urban
heat
island
effects
during
summer.
This
study
analyzed
synergistic
cooling
of
94
and
adjacent
built-up
six
districts
Xi’an
City
using
four
indicators:
park
intensity
(PCI),
area
(PCA),
effect
(PCE),
gradient
(PCG).
The
results
showed
that
84
out
exhibited
significant
effects,
an
average
PCI
1.98
°C,
PCA
51.7
ha,
PCE
6.6,
PCG
8.2
°C/km.
Correlation
analyses
indicated
intrinsic
attributes,
external
buffer
zone
building
height,
density
were
main
factors
affecting
effect.
landscape
configuration,
significantly
influenced
PCG,
while
shape
size
crucial
for
(positive)
(negative).
optimal
improving
environment
identified
as
26
ha
(cooling
focus,
<13%)
15
height
<21
m,
>32%).
provides
theoretical
guidance
planning
surrounding
based
on
offering
insights
future
climate
resilience
planning.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 613 - 613
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
As
China’s
urbanization
progresses,
the
urban
heat
island
(UHI)
effect
has
become
more
pronounced,
impacting
health
of
residents
and
activity
intentions
visitors
within
historic
areas.
This
study
focuses
on
district
Three
Lanes
Seven
Alleys
Tourist
Area
(SFQX)
in
Fuzhou,
where
simulations
were
conducted
four
representative
streets
across
various
times
during
a
typical
summer
meteorological
day.
Typological
methods
employed
to
simplify
neighborhood
modeling,
Phoenics
software
was
utilized
simulate
neighborhood’s
wind
environment
outdoor
pedestrian
thermal
comfort
index.
Aspect
ratio
(AR),
sky
view
factor
(SVF),
air
velocity
(Va),
universal
climate
index
(UTCI)
values
at
specific
locations
collected
for
statistical
analysis.
The
findings
reveal
that:
(1)
N–S
orientation
exhibits
significant
correlations
between
Va,
UTCI,
street
geometry
compared
E–W
orientation;
(2)
relationship
SVF
UTCI
fluctuates
with
time;
(3)
areas
higher
AR
values,
such
as
medium
deep
canyons,
offer
better
pedestrians;
(4)
8:00,
speed
show
minimal
direction,
being
predominantly
influenced
by
objective
climatic
factors.
These
insights
are
expected
significantly
inform
geometric
design
planning
Fuzhou’s
districts,
aiming
create
comfortable
environments
inhabitants
alike.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 65 - 65
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
The
pivotal
role
of
urban
greening
in
landscape
design
for
mitigating
climate
change
and
enhancing
the
thermal
environment
is
widely
known.
However,
numerous
evaluations
outdoor
comfort
are
seldom
applied
within
realm
scenarios.
This
study
explores
relationship
between
street
microclimate,
aiming
to
propose
a
range
strategies
that
can
significantly
improve
Shenzhen,
China.
These
hold
immense
potential
implementation
provide
valuable
insights
enhance
overall
quality
streetscapes
subtropical
cities.
employs
environmental
simulation
methods
evaluate
different
scenarios
streetscape.
encompasses
three
with
revised
interventions:
1.
incorporation
building
enhanced
pavement
material
albedo;
2.
introduction
trees
grass
at
ground
level;
3.
combination
1
Environmental
simulations
utilized
assess
effectiveness
each
scenario.
findings
reveal
increasing
vegetation
leads
reduction
heat
improves
comfort.
Moreover,
shade-providing
proves
be
more
efficacious
than
employing
vertical
alleviating
discomfort.
