Development of a parametric optimization concept for the sun control of the outdoor spaces: the case study of 5A business park, Cairo, Egypt DOI
A. Magdy, Ayman Mahmoud,

Ahmed Saleh

et al.

Open House International, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 49(3), P. 574 - 608

Published: Oct. 14, 2023

Purpose Comfortable outdoor workspaces are important for employees in business parks and urban areas. Prioritizing a pleasant thermal environment is essential employee productivity, as well the improvement of spaces between office buildings to enhance social activities quality workplaces hot arid climate has been subjected very little studies Thus, this study focuses on (BPs) landscape elements. The objective user's comfort work environment, especially outdoors attached administrative such BPs. Design/methodology/approach This research follows Four-phases methodology. Phase 1 investigation literature review including Concept consideration BP planning, Achieving (OTC) shading elements analysis. 2 case initial analysis targeting prioritizing zones involves three main methods: assessment, geometrical assessment environmental assessment. 3 entails selecting that suitable requiring parametrize selected 4 optimization OTC through arrangements prioritized zones. Findings Shading design multidimensional process requires various factors, aspects, impact structural integrity. areas play crucial role mitigating heat stress by effectively shielding surfaces from solar radiation. integration parametric computational techniques enhances generating wide range alternative solutions. Research limitations/implications While conducting research, it acknowledge certain limitations may affect generalizability scope findings. One significant limitation lies use shade audit method tool prioritize shading. Although approach offers practical benefits designers compared using questionnaires, have its own inherent biases or not capture full complexity human preferences needs. Originality/value Few focused optimizing type location devices spaces. As result, there no consensus workflow should regulate installations terms microclimate comfort, therefore testing scenarios open increase benefit outer important. synthesizes strategies filling gap implementation proper utilizes comfort.

Language: Английский

Pocket parks-a systematic literature review DOI Creative Commons
Jing Dong, Ruonan Guo, Fei Guo

et al.

Environmental Research Letters, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(8), P. 083003 - 083003

Published: July 17, 2023

Abstract The rapid process of urbanization and climate change have resulted in socio-environmental issues that necessitate viable intervention strategies to create green, sustainable, healthy, livable built environments. One effective method achieving this is through the development pocket parks. Although several studies explored benefits design principles parks, there a lack systematic quantitative understanding, which could influence decision-making for proper adoption In view knowledge gap, study employs bibliometric methods critical review quantitatively analyze systematically 276 papers published Web Science Scopus databases between 1977 2023. Firstly, analysis conducted, providing comprehensive overview research on Secondly, detailed conducted from three major perspectives: influencing factors, methods, Finally, trends future directions are discussed. results indicate (a) park takes various forms, with growing number articles each year. However, topic primarily concentrated United States China, significant gaps remaining globally. (b) utilization parks affected by including internal, external physical, socio-economic factors. mechanisms these factors their interactions demand deeper understanding. (c) There need conduct an in-depth exploration planning different country contexts can be expanded compared. (d) Further needed compare climatic zones terms depth width. outcome contribute body foster wider acceptance, help urban planners, practitioners, policy makers, government managers apply them more effectively resilient cities future.

Language: Английский

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Finer-scale urban health risk assessment based on the interaction perspective of thermal radiation, human, activity, and space DOI Creative Commons
Ruonan Guo, Fei Guo, Jing Dong

et al.

Frontiers of Architectural Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 682 - 697

Published: March 23, 2024

Urban heat stress profoundly affects the health of residents. However, current research primarily focuses on quantifying risk urban based LST, Ta, etc., overlooking crucial and intimate influence continuous intense solar radiation human thermal comfort health. Simultaneously, there is a lack smaller units to support more precise planning. This study utilized radiant intensity (RHSI) metric concentrating duration radiation, develop thermal-radiation induced (TIHR) assessment system. Leveraging technologies such as SOLWEIG model, Python, BERT, GIS enables calculations 12 spatial indices, including RHSI Weibo heat. facilitates accurate risks at smallest (blocks) directly guides The application this workflow in case Suoyuwan, Dalian, China, confirms its value, it can be used determine which blocks should prioritized for specific aspects prevention control. results show that some exhibited differences TIHR even within close proximity, with disaster-causing factors varying according locations. proposes novel framework interactive perspective radiation-human-activity-space.

Language: Английский

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A Systematic Review of Outdoor Thermal Comfort Studies for the Urban (Re)Design of City Squares DOI Open Access

Lazar Mandić,

Aleksandra Đjukić, Jelena Marić

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(12), P. 4920 - 4920

Published: June 7, 2024

In the upcoming period, city squares’ urban redesign will be crucial in achieving sustainable development goals. This study presents a systematic review of OTC-related studies for design squares using PRISMA 2020 methodology. A included total 173 papers from 2001 to 2023. The results identified five types—clusters based on four pre-defined criteria: approach, data collection methods, time duration, and primary objectives. clusters indicate that more than half all are related comparison thermal comfort heat mitigation measures. Most case were located one three climate zones: temperate oceanic (Cfb) (58 studies), hot summer Mediterranean (Csa) (40 or humid subtropical (Cfa) (28 studies). most common geometry analyzed square is medium-sized, rectangular, has dominant axel orientation south–north. Also, clusters, several research gaps identified, appropriate future research: majority traditionally considered areas, no typology configuration OTC assessment, lack local model assessing improving squares.

Language: Английский

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Data driven design for urban street shading: Validation and application of ladybug tools as a design tool for outdoor thermal comfort DOI Creative Commons
Sinéad Nicholson, Marialena Nikolopoulou, Richard Watkins

et al.

Urban Climate, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 102041 - 102041

Published: July 1, 2024

Lightweight shading devices like sails, canopies, and street-scale shelters are a key strategy for urban cooling. Studies indicate that interactions between characteristics such as height, thermal emissivity color, significantly affect outdoor comfort, those effects vary considerably with local context time. However, practical understanding of often focuses solely on blocking direct solar radiation. Integrating microclimate simulation into design workflows can optimize shade by considering all effects. This paper validates two using Ladybug Tools (LBT) modelling freestanding shade, proposing their applicability. A novel workflow models shortwave longwave lightweight materials differing from LBT's standard approach in radiation exchanges. Simulated mean radiant temperature (MRT) is validated against field measurements compared across both workflows. Field separate long contributions accurate MRT comparison, revealing tendency to overestimate The custom applied case study Turin, Italy, evaluating various MRT. Results demonstrate how material, ground time day interact influence cooling effects, emphasizing implications optimizing design.

Language: Английский

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Framework of street grid-based urban heat vulnerability assessment: Integrating entropy weight method and BPNN model DOI
Fei Guo,

Ruwei Zheng,

Jun Zhao

et al.

Urban Climate, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 102067 - 102067

Published: July 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The thermal perception of outdoor urban spaces in a hot arid climate: A structural equation modelling (SEM) approach DOI
Mohamed Mahgoub, Elmira Jamei

Urban Climate, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 55, P. 101969 - 101969

Published: May 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Study on the daily thermal radiation iso-disturbance on a building by trees in summer DOI
Tailong Zhang,

Xiaotong Fu,

Feng Qi

et al.

Urban forestry & urban greening, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 99, P. 128468 - 128468

Published: July 31, 2024

Language: Английский

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Heat exposure and coping strategies for food delivery riders under urban heat extremes DOI
Lanfei Jiang, Junqi Wang, Raúl Castaño-Rosa

et al.

Energy and Buildings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 322, P. 114693 - 114693

Published: Aug. 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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How do geometric forms of public squares affect year-round thermal comfort? A field study in a cold coastal city DOI
Mengqi Luo,

Haïwen Tang,

Fei Guo

et al.

Urban Climate, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 60, P. 102352 - 102352

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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A Systematic Review of Methodological Advances in Urban Heatwave Risk Assessment: Integrating Multi-Source Data and Hybrid Weighting Methods DOI Open Access

Chang Xu,

Ruihan Wei,

Hui Tong

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(8), P. 3747 - 3747

Published: April 21, 2025

As climate change intensifies, urban populations face growing threats from frequent and severe heatwaves, underscoring the urgent need for advanced risk assessment frameworks to inform adaptation strategies. This systematic review synthesizes methodological innovations in heatwave (2007–2024), analyzing 259 studies through bibliometric analysis (CiteSpace 6.4.R1) multi-criteria evaluation. We propose hazard–exposure–vulnerability–adaptability (HEVA) framework, an extension of Crichton’s triangle that integrates dynamic adaptability metrics supports high-resolution spatial assessment. Our reveals three key gaps: (1) Inconsistent indicator selection across studies; (2) limited microclimatic variations; (3) sparse integration IoT- or satellite-based monitoring. The study offers practical solutions enhancing accuracy, including refined weighting methodologies techniques. conclude by proposing a research agenda prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches—bridging planning, science, public health—while advocating policy tools address inequities heat exposure. These insights advance development more precise, actionable systems support climate-resilient development.

Language: Английский

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