Solar energy potential of urban buildings in 10 cities of China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117038
Abstract: Abstract The solar energy potential of urban buildings is important for China’s sustainable economic development. Previous studies have focused on creating regional solar maps or estimating the irradiation of building roofs. This study estimates the… read more here.
Keywords: potential urban; energy; cities china; solar energy ... See more keywords
Unlocking the Democratic Potential of Urban Planner–Librarian Collaborations
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DOI: 10.1177/0739456x18810125
Abstract: Planners and librarians work in complementary fields with common civic engagement and empowerment goals. This essay argues that urban planners and librarians stand to benefit mutually from interdis... read more here.
Keywords: urban planner; potential urban; librarian collaborations; planner librarian ... See more keywords
3D Solar Potential in the Urban Environment: A Case Study in Lisbon
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DOI: 10.3390/en12183457
Abstract: The assessment of solar potential in the urban environment is an important instrument for policy decision regarding renewable energy deployment in the city. This paper presents an experimentally validated 3D solar potential model for rooftops… read more here.
Keywords: potential urban; case study; solar potential; urban environment ... See more keywords
Landscape Preferences and Distance Decay Analysis for Mapping the Recreational Potential of an Urban Area
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DOI: 10.3390/su11133620
Abstract: Green infrastructure plays an important role in recreation and human well-being, especially in urban and peri-urban areas. Our study aimed to evaluate and map the recreational potential of an urban area (Brașov, Romania) using two… read more here.
Keywords: landscape; recreational potential; potential urban; infrastructure ... See more keywords
Perceived Restorative Potential of Urban Parks by Citizens—A Case Study from Wrocław, Poland
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DOI: 10.3390/su15107912
Abstract: Providing restorative green areas is important, especially in the city, where the level of stress and noise is relatively high. Therefore, green areas, such as urban parks, should provide coherent audio–visual stimuli to achieve positive… read more here.
Keywords: soundscape; visual stimuli; urban parks; restorative potential ... See more keywords