An investigation of the influence of ground surface properties and shading on outdoor thermal comfort in a high-altitude residential area

Landscape elements in residential areas can effectively improve the outdoor thermal environment, with different outcomes depending on the climate conditions. This study explores how the ground surface and shading properties affect the outdoor thermal environment in a high-altitude plateau climate wh...

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Main Authors: Lixing Chen, Yingzi Zhang, Jiaqin Han, Xing Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers of Architectural Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209526352030090X