Combating Urban Heat Island Effect—A Review of Reflective Pavements and Tree Shading Strategies
Pavements occupy about 40% of urban land cover, with 75–80% black top roads, playing a critical role in urban connectivity and mobility. Solar energy is absorbed and stored in pavements leading to an increase in surface temperatures. Decreasing green cover is further contributing to rise in regional...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Buildings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/3/93 |