Search for dissertations about: "mean radiant temperature"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words mean radiant temperature.
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1. Spatial variations of the urban climate and its influence on thermal comfort and behaviour
Abstract : The increased number of people living in urban areas emphasises the need for an improved understanding of how the urban climate affects human activity and behaviour. The spatial and temporal variation of climate within cities is an important factor in people’s health and well-being. READ MORE
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2. Modelling of the daytime and night-time urban thermal environment
Abstract : The world’s urban population is expected to increase over the coming decades. To maintain and improve the health and well-being of urban citizens, it is important to increase our knowledge and develop methods for evaluating the urban thermal environment to support urban planning. READ MORE
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3. High-Temperature Cooling Systems for Sustainable Buildings Using Geothermal Energy : Holistic Assessment in the Mediterranean Climate
Abstract : Sustainable development is increasing its significance in both the scientific and political agenda. In light of this development, the United Nations have published 17 Sustainable development goals (SDGs). READ MORE
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4. Outdoor heat in urban areas - Model development and applications
Abstract : Heat waves and high outdoor air temperature can lead to heat stress with negative implications for human health and wellbeing such as heat stroke, heat cramps, dehydration and in extreme cases death. The urban population is at higher risk of such outcomes because of the generally warmer urban climate. READ MORE
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5. Climate regulation provided by urban greening - examples from a high latitude city
Abstract : Cities exert a strong influence on urban climate, and consequently on human health and wellbeing. This increases the importance of considering climate issues in urban planning, particularly in the context of global climate change. One of the key adaptation strategies in climate-sensitive planning is urban greenery. READ MORE