What is it about?
This research examines the role of the shape and geometry of the neighborhoods in creating thermal comfort and, as a result, the resident's satisfaction. We have all had the experience of passing through urban spaces on a summer day. In some streets, we have faced excruciating heat; in other places, we have felt a pleasant coolness. How effective are the shape, geometry, and orientation of buildings in a neighborhood in creating this sense of thermal comfort?
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Why is it important?
Knowing the effect of geometry, orientation, and form of buildings on thermal comfort can help reduce energy consumption for cooling and heating buildings. As a result, reducing energy consumption can play an influential role in controlling climate change and global warming.
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This page is a summary of: The role of neighborhood morphology in enhancing thermal comfort and resident’s satisfaction, Energy Reports, November 2022, Elsevier, DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2022.07.042.
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