Urban measures for hot weather conditions in a temperate climate condition

A review study

Journal article (2017)

Authors

L. Kleerekoper Hogeschool van Amsterdam
M. Taleghani University of Salford
A.A.J.F. van den Dobbelsteen Architectural Engineering +Technology , Climate Design and Sustainability - Architecture and the Built Environment
G.J. Hordijk Building Physics - Architecture and the Built Environment
Department
Architectural Engineering +Technology
Thermal comfort Hot weather Urban measures, climate adaptation
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Department

Architectural Engineering +Technology

Abstract

This paper discusses the effects of urban design and meteorological parameters on thermal comfort for pedestrians at street level. A comparison of different urban modifications allows an objective assessment of the effectiveness of climate adaptation measures. Because, these results are based on different measurement and modelling methods, they are given in various comfort indicators and studied in a specific urban context, climate and weather condition. This study presents the relative effects of design measures based on identical input parameters and one simulation method using the high resolution three-dimensional model ENVI-met and the thermal comfort index physiological equivalent temperature (PET).