Computing in Civil Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1055 - 1062
Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024
Urban
clusters
are
areas
with
high
building
and
infrastructure
concentration
limited
green
natural
landscapes.
Since
buildings,
bridges,
roads,
other
absorb
heat
from
the
sun
re-emit
it
to
atmosphere,
urban
becoming
"islands"
that
have
higher
temperature
compared
rural
surrounding
areas.
This
phenomenon
is
known
as
island
(UHI)
effect,
which
associated
global
warming
generated
increased
human
activities.
While
previous
studies
examined
potential
factors
could
affect
heat-related
challenges,
little-to-no
research
prioritized
these
using
a
data-driven
approach.
To
address
this
knowledge
gap,
paper
determined
most
critical
contribute
UHIs
feature
selection-
machine
learning-based
methods.
First,
dataset
was
collected
developed
for
all
census
tracts
in
state
of
New
Jersey
relation
14
impact
UHI
effect.
These
considered
independent
variables,
while
average
day
intensity
each
tract
dependent
variable.
Second,
engineering
algorithms
were
implemented
extract
or
identify
prominent
factors.
Third,
ranked
prioritized.
The
results
prioritization
ranking
different
based
on
multiple
so
robust
conclusions
be
obtained.
study
serves
useful
reference
decision-makers
involved
addressing
challenges
resulting
by
offering
better
understanding
important
need
controlled
managed.
Ecological Indicators,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
158, С. 111424 - 111424
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2023
The
urban
thermal
environment
is
closely
related
to
the
well-being
of
many
city
dwellers.
Rich
achievements
have
been
obtained
for
canopy
layer
heat
island
(CLUHI)
studies.
Nevertheless,
monitoring
and
associated
factors
CLUHI
not
systematically
timely
reviewed.
Therefore,
this
paper
aimed
solve
issue
some
extent
by
reviewing
fruitful
research
progress
from
above-mentioned
two
aspects.
main
findings
were
as
follows.
(1)
Eight
methods
adopted
obtain
near-surface
temperature
data
research,
including
four
observation,
numerical
modeling,
remote
sensing
assimilation
methods.
(2)
Air
was
usually
used
rather
than
apparent
indices.
Obvious
differences
existed
between
them,
especially
under
humid
hot
or
cold
windy
conditions.
(3)
intensity
generally
defined
in
suburban
rural
stations
regions
population,
land
cover/land
use,
etc,
derived
using
regression
analysis
impervious
surface
percentage.
(4)
diurnal,
monthly,
seasonal
interannual
variation
has
analyzed
various
global
regions.
(5)
Six
types
analyzed,
meteorological
conditions,
air
pollution,
socioeconomic
factors,
underlying
condition,
inland
coastal
type
landform
combined
effects
factors.
(6)
Five
potential
directions
proposed,
improvement
acquisition,
sharing
considering
indices,
focus
on
rarely
studied
regions,
cities
scales,
improving
calculation
intensity,
attention
more
driving
force
This
review
can
provide
references
future
construction
climate-resilient,
livable,
low-carbon
cities.
Buildings,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(11), С. 1867 - 1867
Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2022
Planting
trees
is
an
effective
way
to
regulate
the
outdoor
thermal
environment
and
combat
urban
heat
islands
(UHIs).
Tree
species
layout
can
have
a
considerable
effect
on,
for
example,
shading
wind
fields,
finally
distribution
of
occupant
sensations
in
spaces.
We
studied
influence
common
tree
layouts
on
under
typical
summer
winter
weather
conditions
hot–humid
areas
China.
Each
arbor
model
was
established
by
physical
parameters
obtained
from
field
measurements.
Physiological
equivalent
temperature
(PET)
used
evaluate
performance
environment.
The
ENVI-met
software
validated
with
measurements
then
assess
conditions.
results
showed
following:
(1)
Without
considering
species,
difference
maximum
PET
values
different
planting
distances
1.14
2.13
°C,
respectively.
(2)
arbors
methods
inactive
spaces
had
little
surrounding
active
space.
(3)
Arbors
high
leaf
area
density
(LAD)
performed
better
regulating
comfort
than
low
LAD
values.
differences
were
0.98
1.37
This
study
provides
practical
suggestions
square
Journal of Urban Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(3), С. 332 - 356
Опубликована: Март 27, 2024
A
global
phenomenon
identified
200
years
ago
as
Urban
Heat
Island
(UHI)
effect
gained
popularity
the
sheer
contributor
to
precipitous
temperature
gradient
between
rural
and
urban
interface,
instigating
excess
heat
gain
associated
ill
effects
on
dwellers.
UHI
is
a
function
of
many
interrelated
geographical,
ecological,
economic
parameters
that
require
differential
treatment
in
determining
antecedent
impacts.
This
transdisciplinary
review
assessed
passive
strategies
(vegetation,
cool
roofs,
pavements,
green
roofs)
from
83
studies
employed
numerical
simulation
approach
combat
UHI.
On
average,
vegetation
cool/green
roofs
can
reduce
ambient
by
3–5
°C,
while
pavements
help
surface
5
°C.
All
also
reveal
it
buildings'
energy
demand
4–10%.
However,
current
methodological
framework
for
evaluating
quite
fragmented,
using
multiple
software
estimates
only
Surface
(SUHI),
ignoring
Canopy
(CUHI),
Boundary
(BUHI),
nexus
'UHI-Climatology,'
which
linked
regional
climate
change,
failing
model
its
complex
connection
change
accurately.
The
found
efficacy
factors
ranging
location,
cloud
cover,
soil
type
accuracy;
hence,
these
alleviate
outdoor
one
place,
they
cause
counterproductive
impacts
another
region.
Therefore,
postlude,
paper
explores
an
alternative
UHI-Climatology
digital
twin
technology,
thus
espousing
better
mitigation
strategies.
Land,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(8), С. 1334 - 1334
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
Amidst
the
mounting
global
challenges
associated
with
climate
change
and
resource
depletion,
achieving
sustainable
development
is
paramount.
Focusing
on
cities
as
vital
scenarios
for
pursuing
sustainability,
this
research
measured
urban
sustainability
identified
its
obstacles.
Employing
DPSIR
(Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response)
framework,
we
establish
a
metric
system
25
indicators
to
assess
of
six
innovation
zones
in
China
identify
their
developmental
impediments
an
obstacle
model.
The
core
findings
study
are
follows:
First,
over
five-year
period,
all
demonstrated
consistent
increase
levels
except
Shenzhen,
which
experienced
decline
from
top
position
among
these
due
decrease
score
0.44296
0.36942
2017.
Second,
there
was
progress
five
cities,
exception
2016
2020.
Third,
inadequate
government
response
emerges
primary
across
marked
by
shortcomings
public
expenditure,
R&D
investment,
healthcare.
Every
year,
more
than
60%
degrees
terms
response,
Shenzhen
2016.
pursuit
model
developed
bridges
theory
practical
interventions,
promoting
adaptive
governance.
In
addition,
provides
scholars
policymakers
comprehensive
approach
gauging
recognizing
obstacles,
designing
strategies
future.
Atmosphere,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(4), С. 462 - 462
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025
Rapid
urbanization
and
climate
change
intensify
the
urban
heat
island
effect.
This
study
quantifies
UHI
impact
in
Luxembourg’s
Pro-Sud
region
explores
sustainable
mitigation
strategies.
In
situ
mobile
measurements,
EURO-CORDEX
regional
projections
(RCP4.5),
FITNAH-3D
model
were
used
considering
also
future
building
developments.
The
results
reveal
a
significant
effect,
with
substantial
temperature
thermal
stress
level
differences
between
rural
areas.
Regional
indicate
marked
intensification
under
scenarios.
simulations
show
increased
levels,
especially
densely
built
areas,
highlight
green
infrastructure’s
importance
mitigating
effects.
Recommendations
for
spatial
unit-specific
measures
specifically
vegetation,
unsealing,
optimized
design
planning
are
provided.
Our
research
emphasizes
urgent
need
tailored
planning,
adaptation,
strategies
to
enhance
resilience
address
stress.
