Assessing the impact of the tall buildings on urban heat island effect of adjacent built area, case of Prague, Czech Republic

Mahsa Hemmati, MSc.

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

Urbanization and industrialization, while improving our well-being, present challenges like global warming and air pollution. These issues are particularly severe in cities with intense human activity, where natural environments are disrupted. A major consequence is the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, causing higher temperatures in cities compared to surroundings. This is caused by heat released from vehicles, buildings, and power plants, along with reduced heat dissipation due to less vegetation and dense urban structures. The UHI effect worsens air quality, increases energy consumption, and even raises mortality rates. Scientists are actively researching mitigation strategies, and planting more vegetation is seen as a promising solution. This thesis reviews existing literature on UHI, focusing on the heat re-radiated by urban structures. The research emphasizes the need for further investigation into design and planning solutions to minimize UHI impacts and create healthier urban environments.

Keywords

Urban planning, Urban heat island effects, Urban environment, Geospatial analysis, Spatial planning

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 25. 3. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 21. 5. 2024
• Vedoucí: doc. Peter Kumble, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Karel Slánský, externi

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta životního prostředí

Magisterský studijní program / obor:
Krajinné inženýrství / Landscape Planning