Combating Urban Heat Island Effect
*Corresponding Author: Ava Thompson, Center for Sustainable Architecture, GreenBuild Academy, UK, Email: ava.thompson@greenbuild.acReceived Date: Sep 01, 2025 / Accepted Date: Sep 29, 2025 / Published Date: Sep 29, 2025
Citation: Thompson A (2025) Combating Urban Heat Island Effect. J Archit Eng 14: 475.
Copyright: 漏 2025 Ava Thompson This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricteduse, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
This compilation of research explores various strategies for mitigating the \textit{Urban Heat Island} (UHI) effect. It examines green infrastructure, cool pavements, reflective materials, urban morphology, water bodies, ventilation corridors, and building design. The studies quantify temperature reductions, energy savings, and improvements in pedestrian comfort. Findings contribute to developing more sustainable and climate-resilient urban environments. The research highlights the need for integrated approaches to urban climate management.
