Abstract
Research has shown that the urban heat island (UHI) effect can have adverse effects on energy consumption; air-quality (Rosenfield et al., 1998); water-use (Guhathakurta & Gober, 2007); human mortality, morbidity, and thermal comfort (Luber & McGeehin, 2008). As such, an understanding of urban microclimate is needed to design energy efficient cities, alleviate the effects of heat stress, and improve human thermal comfort (HTC).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | WSUD 2012 - 7th International Conference on Water Sensitive Urban Design: Building the Water Sensitive Community, Final Program and Abstract Book |
Place of Publication | Barton, ACT, Australia |
Publisher | Engineers Australia |
Pages | 740-761 |
Number of pages | 22 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780858258952 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | International Conference on Water Sensitive Urban Design 2012: Building the Water Sensitive Community - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 21 Feb 2012 → 23 Feb 2012 Conference number: 7th http://www.wsud2012.com |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Water Sensitive Urban Design 2012 |
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Abbreviated title | WSUD Conference 2012 |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Melbourne |
Period | 21/02/12 → 23/02/12 |
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