Outdoor thermal sensation of pedestrians in a Mediterranean climate and a comparison with UTCI

Pantavou, Katerina; Theoharatos, G.; Santamouris, M.; Asimakopoulos, D. N.

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.02.014

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“…Tseliou et al 2016;Tsiros and Hoffman 2014;Shashua-Bar, Tsiros, and Hoffman 2012;Charalampopoulos et al 2012;Charalampopoulos et al 2014;Nastos and Matzarakis 2013), however only very few studies were based on both environmental monitoring and questionnaire data (e.g. Nikolopoulou and Lykoudis 2007;Tseliou et al 2013;Pantavou et al 2013). None of the above mentioned studies, however, has adequately addressed the seasonal differences in thermal sensation that occur due to adaptation process.…”

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Seasonal differences in thermal sensation in the outdoor urban environment of Mediterranean climates – the example of Athens, Greece

2017

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Outdoor urban areas are very important for cities and microclimate is a critical parameter in the design process, contributing to thermal comfort which is important for urban developments. The research presented in this paper is part of extensive field surveys conducted in Athens aimed at investigating people's thermal sensation in a Mediterranean city. Based on 2313 questionnaires and microclimatic data the current work focuses on the relative frequencies of people's evaluation of the thermal along with the sun and wind sensations between two seasons trying to identify the seasonal differences in thermal sensation. The impact of basic meteorological factors on thermal discomfort with respect to season are also examined, as well as the use of the outdoor environment. Results show that psychological adaptation is an important contributing factor influencing perception of the thermal environment between seasons. In addition, the thermal sensation votes during the cool months show that individuals are satisfied to a great extend with the thermal environment whereas the combination of high air temperature, strong solar radiation and weak wind lead to thermal discomfort during summertime. As far as the appropriate urban design in the Mediterranean climate is concerned, priority should be given to the warm months of the year.

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Seasonal differences in thermal sensation in the outdoor urban environment of Mediterranean climates – the example of Athens, Greece

2017

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“…These indices, e.g., the physiologically equivalent temperature (PET), the predicted mean vote (PMV), the standard effective temperature (SET), or the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) take into account the combined effects of air temperature, radiation, humidity, and wind speed on human thermal sensation [44][45][46][47][48]. In order to assess outdoor thermal perception, these indices, which are based on meteorological measurements, are often accompanied by questionnaires that account for non-physical factors, such as psychological parameters [45,48]. In many cases, field studies are complemented by numerical simulations conducted with micro-meteorological models, such as the ENVI-MET model [49].…”

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Urbanity and Urbanization: An Interdisciplinary Review Combining Cultural and Physical Approaches

Schneider

Achilles

Merbitz

2014

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This review paper focuses on research schemes regarding urbanity and urbanization, and brings together both cultural and physical approaches. First, we review the cultural and social construction of urbanity (as related to urbanization) in Germany. In the early 20th century, urbanity was mainly the result of identity derived from a historical perspective in cities. This has changed profoundly in recent decades as urbanity stems more and more from various urban lifestyles and the staging of societal experiences, as summarized in the German term, "Erlebnisgesellschaft" (thrill-seeking society). The discussion is extended by an assessment of the recent state of the art regarding physical urban research. The focus lies on different fields of research; we address topics such as biodiversity, urban climate, air pollution, and resilience, as well as their impact on urban planning and governance. In conclusion, in order to tackle recent developments and future challenges regarding social and environmental issues, an integrative approach urges novel cross-and inter-disciplinary research efforts in urban studies, including urban-rural linkages. A newly constituted assessment of urbanization and city quarter development is proposed; the assessment focuses on the conjoint analysis of mobility, "Energiewende" (energy transition), cultural drivers, demographic development, and environmental issues.

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“…(de Montigny et al 2012;Saneinejad et al 2012;Böcker et al 2013;O'Neil et al 2013;Pantavou et al 2013;Clarke et al 2014;Liu et al 2014). A growing number of studies pay specific attention to the role of wind on people's walking behavior and present mixed findings (Aultman-Hall 2009;Tucker & Gilliland 2007;Chan & Ryan 2009;Zheng S et al 2013;Stathopoulos & Blocken 2016;Zheng C et al 2016).…”

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Measuring the effectiveness of San Francisco’s planning standard for pedestrian wind comfort

Kim

Macdonald

2016

International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ec

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In 1985, San Francisco adopted a wind comfort standard in its Downtown Area Plan in response to increasing concerns about the city's downtown public open spaces becoming excessively windy. After 30 years of implementation, this study revisits the standard and examines its effectiveness in promoting pedestrian comfort. 701 valid samples were collected from 6 months of field study, which combined surveying pedestrians and on-site collection of microclimate data. Statistical analysis and an assessment using the physiological equivalent temperature (PET) show that 11 mph (4.92 m/s), the comfort criterion in places for walking, performs as an effective determinant of outdoor comfort in San Francisco. This study sheds light on climateresilience of cities as they have become key urban challenges today.

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Outdoor thermal sensation of pedestrians in a Mediterranean climate and a comparison with UTCI

Cited by 201 publications

References 35 publications

Seasonal differences in thermal sensation in the outdoor urban environment of Mediterranean climates – the example of Athens, Greece

Seasonal differences in thermal sensation in the outdoor urban environment of Mediterranean climates – the example of Athens, Greece

Urbanity and Urbanization: An Interdisciplinary Review Combining Cultural and Physical Approaches

Measuring the effectiveness of San Francisco’s planning standard for pedestrian wind comfort

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