Outdoor Thermal Comfort Study on a District Level as Part of the Housing Programs in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Outdoor Thermal Comfort Study on a District Level as Part of the Housing Programs in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has witnessed fast growth in urban development in the past four decades. A plan to build 7270 houses by 2021 has been initiated by the local authorities. Different local sustainability guidelines are being implemented, including the Public Realm Manual in Abu Dhabi. Th...

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Main Authors:	Lindita Bande, Rahma Adan, Kim Young, Raghad Ghazal, Mukesh Jha, Amna Aldarmaki, Atmah Aldhaheri, Asma Alneyadi, Sharina Aldhaheri, Mira Khalifa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:	Land
Subjects:	outdoor thermal comfort hot arid climate ENVI-met site measurements housing program
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/3/264

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