The Cooling Effect of Large-Scale Urban Parks on Surrounding Area Thermal Comfort

The Cooling Effect of Large-Scale Urban Parks on Surrounding Area Thermal Comfort

This empirical study investigates large urban park cooling effects on the thermal comfort of occupants in the vicinity of the main central park, located in Madrid, Spain. Data were gathered during hot summer days, using mobile observations and a questionnaire. The results showed that the cooling eff...

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Main Authors: Farshid Aram, Ebrahim Solgi, Ester Higueras García, Amir Mosavi, Annamária R. Várkonyi-Kóczy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
cooling effect
urban park
thermal comfort
physiological equivalent temperature
perceived thermal comfort
urban heat island
air temperature
sustainable cities
smart cities
urban health
global warming
urban green spaces
sustainable urban development
climate change mitigation and adaptation
urban resilience 
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/20/3904

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