Urban design factors influencing heat island intensity in high-rise high-density environments of Hong Kong

Previous research on Urban Heat Island Intensity (UHI) in Hong Kong was limited to 4 weeks of field measurements during the summer in 3 major coastal housing estates. The current study extends this work to 6 months enveloping 3 ‘‘seasons’’ and 7 different locations within the coastal area. Variation...

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Main Authors:	Renganathan Giridharan, S.S.Y. Lau, S. Ganesan, B. Givoni
Format:	Default Article
Published:	2007
Subjects:	Other built environment and design not elsewhere classified Seasonal changes Peak summer clear sky days Peak summer partially cloudy days Later summer days Urban design variables Territorial impact Causal effect housing estate (residential development) Built Environment and Design not elsewhere classified
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/2134/5734
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