A hybrid approach for the assessment of outdoor thermal comfort

Mijorski, Sergey; Cammelli, Stefano; Green, Johnathan

doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2018.12.003

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“…Lastly, Lizana et al [23] provide an innovative energy modelling process for the evaluation of the real energy performance of schools and of potential energy savings in a warm Mediterranean context. However, only a few studies focus on the improvement of comfort and well-being in outdoor areas of schools, which is especially important in warm regions where climatic conditions are continually worsening due to global warming, for which new heat mitigation strategies are required [24,25]. It is important to refer to the contributions provided by Abdallah et al [26],…”

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Identifying design shortcomings and heat-island effects in schools located in warm climates: An outdoor environmental assessment procedure based on remote sensing tools

Serrano-Jiménez

Hiruelo-Pérez

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et al. 2021

Journal of Building Engineering

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Identifying design shortcomings and heat-island effects in schools located in warm climates: An outdoor environmental assessment procedure based on remote sensing tools

Serrano-Jiménez

Hiruelo-Pérez

Juidías

et al. 2021

Journal of Building Engineering

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“…Optimal building placement, green spaces, shading, water availability, well-implemented thermal insulation, and ventilation methods are crucial in minimising extreme thermal sensations and ensuring more comfortable living conditions in residential areas. Caring for thermal comfort not only contributes to improving residents' quality of life but also enhances the attractiveness and property value [8]. Modern, sustainable communities that adapt to thermal comfort needs are becoming increasingly desirable in society.…”

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Thermal stress comfort in a contemporary housing district in a moderate climate zone, Lublin as a case study

Kozak,

Krupa,

Hołownia

2024

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Urban climate and its impact on the thermal comfort of residents are significant aspects in urban planning and the design of housing estates. The aim of this article is to investigate the temperature perception among residents in a contemporary residential area in Lublin during the hottest day, utilising an advanced computer simulation tool – the ENVI-met programme. A modern, densely built housing estate with no significant greenery was selected as a case study. General meteorological and spatial data were used for calibrating the housing estate model within the software. The housing estate model within the programme was calibrated using publicly available meteorological and spatial data, and computer simulations were conducted for Lublin's hottest day on 22 July 2022. Based on these simulations, the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) was calculated. The research results indicate that people experience moderate thermal stress in unshaded areas only at 4:00 pm, while in sunny locations, they experience strong to very strong heat stress throughout the day. This article underscores the importance of computer simulations in analysing the urban microclimate and provides insights into tools that can be used in urban planning and housing estate design processes, with the aim of creating more comfortable and environmentally friendly urban environments.

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“…Examples include the leaf area index (LAI) [15], leaf area density (LAD) [16], root area density (RAD) [17], surface vegetation cover [11,18], tree coverage ratio [18], vegetation species [12], density, and arrangement [19,20]. A hybrid approach that combines wind tunnel measurement and numerical simulations has been further proposed to examine the effect of vegetation at the pedestrian level [21].…”

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An Examination of the Thermal Comfort Impacts of Ficus altssima on the Climate in Lower Subtropical China during the Winter Season

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As a common practice in urban landscape design, tree planting plays an important role in improving the environment and microclimate. This study aimed to investigate the thermal comfort effects provided by trees on the surrounding environment. Using the common tree species Ficus altissima growing in lower subtropical China, the variation in temperature, humidity, and wind speed due to the tree canopy was summarized, the intensity of transpiration and cooling effects was analyzed, and the regression relationship between the indicators and thermal comfort was investigated using the physiological equivalent temperature (PET). The results revealed that various indications for thermal comfort may be described separately by one-dimensional regression equations, and three viable multiple regression equations could be created using the PET by combining physical, physiological, and microclimatic parameters.

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A hybrid approach for the assessment of outdoor thermal comfort

Cited by 17 publications

References 6 publications

Identifying design shortcomings and heat-island effects in schools located in warm climates: An outdoor environmental assessment procedure based on remote sensing tools

Identifying design shortcomings and heat-island effects in schools located in warm climates: An outdoor environmental assessment procedure based on remote sensing tools

Thermal stress comfort in a contemporary housing district in a moderate climate zone, Lublin as a case study

An Examination of the Thermal Comfort Impacts of Ficus altssima on the Climate in Lower Subtropical China during the Winter Season

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