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Evaluating the performance of different thermal indices on quantifying outdoor thermal sensation in humid subtropical residential areas of China

open access: yesFrontiers in Environmental Science, 2022
Considerations of urban microclimate and thermal comfort are necessary for urban development, and a set of guidelines for a comfortable microclimate must be developed.
Kunming Li   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of urban shading and canyon geometry on outdoor thermal comfort in hot climates: A case study of Ahvaz, Iran

open access: yes, 2021
This study investigated the role of urban geometry and urban shading in improving the pedestrians’ thermal comfort in hot climate of Ahvaz, Iran. Six urban canyons are selected in Ahvaz. To determine the outdoor thermal comfort range, micrometeorological
N. Nasrollahi   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Impact of Providing Shade on Outdoor Thermal Comfort during Hot Season: a Case Study of a University Campus in Cold Semi-arid Climate [PDF]

open access: yesRenewable Energy Research and Applications, 2023
Thermal comfort is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of outdoor space. This work investigates the effect of shade on outdoor thermal comfort during the hot season.
Shahrzad Talebsafa   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outdoor Thermal Comfort: Application of RayMan Tools

open access: yesIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2021
Abstract The UN has issued a policy regarding the achievement of sustainable development goals, among which are to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. One of the contributors to the quality of education is the convenience of buildings as educational facilities.
Aisyah Nabilah   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Outdoor thermal comfort acceptability calibration

open access: yes, 2020
Deliverable Technical Report / Cooling Singapore, D 2 ...
Kohler, Manon, Philipp, Conrad H.
openaire   +2 more sources

Microclimate Optimization of School Campus Landscape Based on Comfort Assessment

open access: yesBuildings, 2022
The outdoor wind environment and thermal environment are important factors affecting human comfort in cold winter conditions. The spatial layout of plant communities plays an important role in improving the outdoor microclimate and improving outdoor ...
Bo Sun   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A field study of thermal comfort in low-income dwellings in England before and after energy efficient refurbishment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
This study investigates the effect of England's Warm Front energy efficient refurbishment scheme on winter thermal comfort in low-income dwellings. The analysis is based on an extensive survey of some 2500 dwellings selected from five major urban areas ...
Gilbertson, J   +11 more
core   +1 more source

Predicting outdoor thermal comfort in urban areas [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
<p>Outdoor thermal comfort is key to creating vibrant outdoor urban spaces. The built form is able to modify solar radiation and wind. However, there is currently no way of considering the effect of the built form on thermal comfort when designing a new development based on the environmental factors – wind, solar radiation, and ambient ...
openaire   +1 more source

Subjective Assessment of Thermal Outdoor Comfort in Downtown Guelma During Summer Heatwave

open access: yesProceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA, 2022
The assessment of the outdoor thermal comfort should consider the interrelationships between the thermal conditions outdoors, the psychological responses of users and physiological phenomena.
Bouthaina Sayad   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outdoor Thermal Comfort Research and Its Implications for Landscape Architecture: A Systematic Review

open access: yesSustainability
Amid global warming and urbanization, outdoor thermal comfort has become a critical consideration in landscape architecture. This study integrates a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of 1417 empirical studies (1980–2024) sourced from Web of ...
Tingfeng Liu   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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