Outdoor thermal comfort for pedestrians in movement: thermal walks in complex urban morphology
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-019-01782-2
Abstract: In the discussion of designing for a healthier city, people in movement between interconnected spaces perform a non-sedentary activity enhancing sustainability and well-being. However, adverse weather conditions may create uncomfortable thermal sensations that change or… read more here.
Keywords: movement; thermal walks; urban morphology; comfort ... See more keywords
A Case Study of the Influence of Urban Morphology on Aircraft Noise
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DOI: 10.1007/s40857-017-0102-y
Abstract: Aircraft noise is a very important environmental problem that has been addressed in many ways over the years. Many strategies have been developed to mitigate aircraft noise exposure. To help identify the problem, computer simulations… read more here.
Keywords: noise; urban morphology; aircraft noise; study ... See more keywords
Climate resilient interconnected infrastructure: Co-optimization of energy systems and urban morphology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116430
Abstract: Co-optimization of urban morphology and distributed energy systems is key to curb energy consumption and optimally exploit renewable energy in cities. Currently available optimization techniques focus on either buildings or energy systems, mostly neglecting the… read more here.
Keywords: optimization; urban morphology; infrastructure; energy systems ... See more keywords
The influence of neighborhood-level urban morphology on PM2.5 variation based on random forest regression
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apr.2021.101147
Abstract: Abstract To improve the atmospheric environment by optimizing urban morphology, this study develops a random forest (RF) model to investigate the influence of urban morphology on PM2.5 variations via the relative importance of urban morphology… read more here.
Keywords: pm2; reduction; morphology; morphology pm2 ... See more keywords
Impact of urban morphology on outdoor air temperature and microclimate optimization strategy base on Pareto optimality in Northeast China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107035
Abstract: Abstract The urban microclimate is affected by the urban morphology parameters. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between air temperature and urban morphology parameters in a cold-climate city in China. Field… read more here.
Keywords: microclimate; air temperature; temperature; urban morphology ... See more keywords
Urban morphology and building heating energy consumption: Evidence from Harbin, a severe cold region city
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110143
Abstract: Abstract Studies have suggested that the energy demand of buildings can be significantly influenced by urban morphological factors. However, little research has focused on urban-morphology-related heating energy consumption in severe cold regions, where buildings are… read more here.
Keywords: heating energy; energy consumption; energy; severe cold ... See more keywords
The effect of spatial heterogeneity in urban morphology on surface urban heat islands
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111027
Abstract: Abstract The effects of urban morphology on urban climates have been investigated mainly in terms of average urban spatial characteristics represented by the mean values of urban spatial variables, such as average building height of… read more here.
Keywords: urban morphology; surface urban; spatial heterogeneity; spatial variables ... See more keywords
Characteristics of noise complaints and the associations with urban morphology: A comparison across densities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111045
Abstract: This study aimed to characterise spatial-temporal distribution of noise complaints across urban areas with different densities and to analyse the associations between urban morphology and noise complaints. Taking New York City as the study area,… read more here.
Keywords: associations urban; characteristics noise; urban morphology; noise complaints ... See more keywords
Investigating the effects of 3D urban morphology on the surface urban heat island effect in urban functional zones by using high-resolution remote sensing data: A case study of Wuhan, Central China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2019.04.010
Abstract: Abstract The Urban heat island (UHI) effect is an increasingly serious problem in urban areas. Information on the driving forces of intra-urban temperature variation is crucial for ameliorating the urban thermal environment. Although prior studies… read more here.
Keywords: heat; urban morphology; remote sensing; surface ... See more keywords
Urban morphology indicator analyzes for urban energy modeling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2019.101863
Abstract: Abstract The reduction of energy consumption in the urban environment has attracted numerous studies in recent decades. However, limited studies have been conducted to investigate the impact of urban morphology on urban energy demand. Eindhoven… read more here.
Keywords: urban energy; energy demand; urban morphology; energy ... See more keywords
Developing a rapid method for 3-dimensional urban morphology extraction using open-source data
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2019.101962
Abstract: Abstract Available and accessible three-dimensional (3D) urban morphology data have become essential for extensive academic research on built-up environments and urban climates. A rapid and consistent methodology for extracting urban morphology information is urgently needed… read more here.
Keywords: method; source data; morphology; urban morphology ... See more keywords