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A cross-analysis matrix comparing multi-site Local Climate Zone trends: Application to identify sustainable built morphologies improving summer daytime urban microclimate

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Sustainable urban planning must address multi-criteria issues, like urban heat island and outdoor thermal comfort. The Local Climate Zone (LCZ) classification links microclimatic measurements with morphological metadata, but multi-site comparisons are hindered by differences in background climates and landscapes. This study resolves this issue developing a methodology to identify common trends across LCZs worldwide. An application during summer daytime allowed to compare LCZ trends of air temperatures and outdoor thermal sensations. Urban vegetation emerges as a powerful means to reduce both. Generalizable LCZ insights provided by this methodology would prove highly valuable to help practitioners to identify efficient urban designs.

Source: Sustainable Futures

DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2024.100162

Authors: Matteo Migliari, Elodie Briche, Julien Despax, Loïc Chesne, Olivier Baverel

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, École nationale des ponts et chaussées, Laboratoire Navier, Université Gustave Eiffel, Agence de la transition écologique

Language: English

Topic: Urban Heat Island Mitigation

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,880