This book discusses urban microclimate and heat-related risks in urban areas, brought on by the combination of global climate change effects and local modificat

​​This book discusses urban microclimate and heat-related risks in urban areas, brought on by the combination of global climate change effects and local mod

The quality of life of millions of people living in cities could be improved if the form of the city were to evolve in a manner appropriate to its climatic cont

This book provides the reader with an understanding of the impact that different morphologies, construction materials and green coverage solutions have on the u

The combination of global warming and urban sprawl is the origin of the most hazardous climate change effect detected at urban level: Urban Heat Island, represe