How does building height optimize the summer thermal environment in shaded zones? A microscale simulation study in a hot-humid climate
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- 29 September 2026
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
- p. 1-21
Abstract
1. Under the dual drivers of global climate change and rapid urbanization, urban residents are facing increasingly severe thermal environmental challenges. The intensification of the urban heat isl...Keywords
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