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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