Global urban heat island mitigation /

"Global Urban Heat Island Mitigation provides a comprehensive picture of global UHI micro-thermal interaction in different built environments. The book explains physical principles and how to moderate undesirable consequences of swift and haphazard urban development to create more sustainable a...

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Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Khan, Ansar
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2022.
Subjects:	Urban heat island. Urban climatology. Climate change mitigation. City planning > Environmental aspects. Îlots de chaleur urbains. Climatologie urbaine. Climat > Changements > Atténuation. City planning > Environmental aspects Climate change mitigation Urban climatology Urban heat island Climatologia urbana. Planificació ambiental. Protecció ambiental. Electronic books. Llibres electrònics.
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Summary:	"Global Urban Heat Island Mitigation provides a comprehensive picture of global UHI micro-thermal interaction in different built environments. The book explains physical principles and how to moderate undesirable consequences of swift and haphazard urban development to create more sustainable and resilient cities. Sections provide extensive discussion on numerous UHI mitigation technologies and their effectiveness in cities around the globe. In addition, the book proposes novel UHI mitigation technologies and strategies while also assessing the effectiveness and suitability of UHI mitigation interventions in various climates and urban forms."--
Physical Description:	1 online resource
ISBN:	9780323897945 0323897940