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

Mahsa Hemmati, MSc.

Master's thesis

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

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 25. 3. 2024

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 21. 5. 2024
• Supervisor: doc. Peter Kumble, Ph.D.
• Reader: Karel Slánský, externi

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Master programme / field:
Landscape Engineering / Landscape Planning