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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Urban geometry"”.
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The impact of urban geometry on cognitive maps
This thesis investigates the relationship between urban geometry and cognitive maps. It is focused on the question of how human cognition of the built environment is affected by urban geometry. Building on the foundations of Kevin Lynch's studies of environmental perception (Lynch, 1960) and recent …
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Path and place : a study of urban geometry and retail activity in Cambridge and Somerville, MA
… investigates retail location patterns in urban settings -- a domain that has received relatively little attention in recent decades. We analyze which land use, urban form, and agglomeration factors explain observed retail patterns in an empirical case study of Cambridge and Somerville, MA. …
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Blast Propagation and Damage in Urban Topographies
… property and business. Targets are largely in urban areas where there is a greater density of life and economic value. Governments, insurers and engineers have sought to mitigate these threats through understanding the effects of urban bombings, increasing the resilience of buildings and …
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The curious case of urban heat island : a systems analysis
This thesis provides insights into the urban heat island (UHI) effect using a model of the urban microclimate that integrates the urban geometry, anthropogenic heat emission and the rural weather condition. The study builds upon the Urban Weather Generator (UWG), a numerical simulation program …
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Urban Design and Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Warm Climates. Studies in Fez and Colombo
In many developing tropical countries, rapid urban growth leads to several problems, including increased thermal stress. This has negative consequences for people's health and well-being, and affects social and commercial outdoor activities negatively. Consequently, the creation of thermally …
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Controlling solar radiation through urban form manipulation to improve thermal performance of outdoor spaces in Upper Egypt
Although the geometry of urban settlements can significantly affect local microclimates, planning of new urban communities in Upper Egypt does not amply account for the requirements of the arid climate that they are situated in. The thermally stressful conditions resulting from this can have …
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Autonomous 3D Urban and Complex Terrain Geometry Generation and Micro-Climate Modelling Using CFD and Deep Learning
… indoor spaces. This necessitates unprecedented urban climate modelling at high temporal and spatial resolution. The interaction between complex urban geometries and the microclimate is characterized by complex transport mechanisms. The challenge to generate geometric and physics boundary …