Empirical evidence on the impact of urban overheating on building cooling and heating energy consumption
Mi Aye Su, Jack Ngarambe, M. Santamouris, Geun Young Yun
Abstract
. The study validates theoretical evidence on the impact of UHI on building energy and proposes a highly innovative methodology to assess the impact of overheating on the energy balance of cities.
Topics & Concepts
Overheating (electricity)Environmental scienceUrban heat islandEnergy consumptionUrbanizationEnergy balanceEmpirical modellingMeteorologyComputer scienceSimulationEngineeringGeographyEconomic growthElectrical engineeringEcologyEconomicsBiologyUrban Heat Island MitigationBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationWind and Air Flow Studies