Urban Heat Stress and Mitigation Solutions: An Engineering Perspective

This book discusses the impact of urban morphology,construction materials,and green coverage solutions on the urban microclimate, affecting comfort conditions and energy needs. It covers energy and outdoor comfort measurement and modeling, mitigation strategies, and resilient urban settlements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 412 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of diverse morphologies, construction materials, and green coverage solutions on the urban microclimate, ultimately influencing the comfort conditions of urban inhabitants and the energy requirements of buildings in urban areas. It encompasses the latest advancements in energy and outdoor comfort measurement and modeling on a urban scale, shedding light on potential measures and strategies to mitigate the interplay between urban settlements and local microclimates.

Despite the critical significance of this topic, there exists a limited body of literature that specifically examines the intricate connections between urban geometry and fabrics, energy fluxes between buildings and their surroundings, outdoor microclimate conditions, and building energy demands in urban environments from an engineering perspective. This book aims to bridge this gap by first delving into the physical processes governing heat and mass transfer at an urban scale, while highlighting the pivotal role played by various spatial arrangements, manmade materials, and green infrastructures in shaping the outdoor microclimate.

The first chapters of the book delve into the implications of these factors on the outdoor comfort experienced by pedestrians and the energy demand for space heating and cooling in buildings. Subsequently, the book showcases cutting-edge experimental activities and simulation work to demonstrate current and forthcoming adaptation and mitigation strategies aimed at improving the urban microclimate and its impact on the built environment. These strategies encompass a wide range of solutions, including cool materials, thermochromic and retroreflective finishing materials, and green infrastructures applied at both building and urban scales.

The effectiveness of these solutions is demonstrated through case studies conducted in different cities worldwide, highlighting the potential for cities to adopt sustainable and resilient practices to enhance the quality of life for their residents and reduce their environmental footprint. By providing a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between urban morphology, construction materials, and green coverage solutions, this book serves as a valuable resource for architects, urban planners, policymakers, and engineers seeking to create more sustainable and livable cities in the future.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367493677