Review on Urban Heat Island in China: Methods, Its Impact on Buildings Energy Demand and Mitigation Strategies

Review on Urban Heat Island in China: Methods, Its Impact on Buildings Energy Demand and Mitigation Strategies

High population density, dense high-rise buildings, and impervious pavements increase the vulnerability of cities, which aggravate the urban climate environment characterized by the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Cities in China provide unique information on the UHI phenomenon because they have exp...

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Main Authors: Liu Tian, Yongcai Li, Jun Lu, Jue Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
urban heat island
building energy consumption
research method
mitigation strategies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/2/762

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