Water bodies an urban microclimate: a review by Manteghi, Golnoosh, Limit, Hasanuddin, Remaz, Dilshan

“…In urban areas, water bodies have a positive effect upon microclimate of the surroundings with the relative cooling impact it has on evaporative procedure. …”
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Water bodies an urban microclimate: a review by Manteghi, Golnoosh, Limit, Hasanuddin, Ossen, Dilshan Remaz

“…In urban areas, water bodies have a positive effect upon microclimate of the surroundings with the relative cooling impact it has on evaporative procedure. …”
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The relationship between the microclimate and the landscape design of theme park by Md. Johari, Norsyazwani

“…Microclimate responds to every development in the surrounding including landscape construction. …”
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Observation of diurnal variation of urban microclimate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Swarno, H. A., Zaki, S. A., Yusup, Y., Ali, M. S. M., Ahmad, N. H.

“…To realise sustainable urban architecture and design in tropical climate conditions, a quantitative understanding of the urban microclimate of a real tropical city through long-Term measurements is crucial. …”
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Effects of urban morphology on microclimate parameters in an urban university campus by Zaki, S. A., Othman, N. E., Syahidah, S. W., Yakub, F., Muhammad-Sukki, F, Ardila-Rey, J. A., Shahidan, M. F., Saudi, A. S. M.

“…This study investigated the effects of urban morphology on microclimate parameters in an urban university campus in Malaysia. …”

Effect of asymmetrical street aspect ratios on microclimates in hot, humid regions by Qaid, Adeb, Ossen, Dilshan R.

“…Putrajaya Boulevard (northeast to southwest orientation) in Malaysia was selected to study the influence of six asymmetrical aspect ratio scenarios on the street microclimate using the Envi-met three-dimensional microclimate model (V3.1 Beta). …”

Impact of urban configurations on microclimate and thermal comfort in residential area of Kuala Lumpur by Yola, Lin

“…The increase of vertical development causes the modification of urban microclimates and higher intensity of Urban Heat Island (UHI). …”
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Effects of green spaces on urban microclimate in residential areas in hot and humid climates by Yeo, Owen Thian Seng

“…The study focuses on the layout, land use coverage ratio, and cooling intensity of green spaces by using the three-dimensional microclimate model ENVI-met. A review of the literature in this field identified basic information about urban heat islands and mitigation methods and tools. …”
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Simulation of solar panels effect on microclimate in arid areas using remote sensing technology by Hakami, Mohammed Ali

“…Building solar panels in large area and use it as alternative energy may have significant effect on the microclimate. In this study, on some microclimate parameters effect have been studied extensively by measuring solar panels in field and laboratory experiments and integrating the results of these experiments through simulating in LANDSAT 7 ETM+ images of Riyadh - Saudi Arabia. …”
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Simulation of solar panels efect on the microclimate in arid areas using remote sensing technology by Mohammed Ali Hakami

“…Building solar panels in large area and use it as alternative energy may have significant effect on the microclimate. In this study, on some microclimate parameters effect have been studied extensively by measuring solar panels in field and laboratory experiments and integrating the results of these experiments through simulating in LANDSAT 7 ETM+ images of Riyadh - Saudi Arabia. …”
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In-situ measurements and GIS-based analysis of the microclimate at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur by Siti Wan Syahidah, Siti Wan Syahidah, Sheikh Ahmad Zaki, Sheikh Ahmad Zaki, Razak, Khamarrul Azahari

“…The urban microclimate was observed for the duration of one year. …”
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Street geometry factors influence urban microclimate in tropical coastal cities: a review by Shafaghatarezou, Arezou, Manteghimgolnoosh, Golnoosh, Keyvanfaralikeyvanfar, Ali, Lamit, Hasanuddin, Saitoke, Kei, Ossen, Dilshan Remaz

“…The results show that meteorological cluster (92 %), streetscape cluster (86 %), and geometry cluster (85 %) have to be respectively implemented in urban microclimate studies in coastal cities. The research states there are new approaches have not yet been touched by urban climatologist affecting urban microclimate; included; surface materials, sea-borne dust and sand, user’s satisfaction, user’s thermal adaptive behavior. …”
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Environmental-conscious factors affecting street microclimate and individuals' respiratory health in tropical coastal cities by Shafaghat, Arezou, Keyvanfar, Ali, Manteghi, Golnoosh, Lamit, Hasanuddin

“…The research aimed to identify environmentally-conscious factors affecting urban street microclimate compromising individuals' respiratory health. …”

Analysis of urban morphological effect on the microclimate of the urban residential area of Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur using a geospatial approach by Zaki, Sheikh Ahmad, Azid, Nor Suhada, Shahidan, Mohd. Fairuz, Hassan, Mohamad Zaki, Md. Daud, Mohd. Yusof, Abu Bakar, Nor Azlina, Mat Ali, Mohamed Sukri, Yakub, Fitri

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Street's physical geometry and the cooling effect of waterbody of urban micro-climate in tropical region by Manteghi, Golnoosh

“…The aim is to examine quantitatively the potential of the cooling effect from combination of water bodies and street geometries with the development of comfortable microclimate conditions at street level in the city environment. …”
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Impact of urban canyon direction on solar radiation and airflow in hot and humid regions by Lin, Yola, Ho, Chin Siong

“…The finding scientifically demonstrates that in Kuala Lumpur context, with the weak influences of urban wind, solar radiation plays the significant impact on the microclimate.…”

Validation of envi-met software using measured and predicted air temperatures in the courtyard of Chinese shophouse Malacca by Lim, Yaik Wah, Dalandi, Amos, Toe, Doris Hooi Chyee, Zango, Modi Sule

“…In recent times sustainability design has received a rapid attention, courtyard as one often refers to a microclimate modifier, played an important role in the concept of sustainability. …”

Effect of built-up ratio on the variation of air temperature in a heritage city by Jamei, Elmira, Jamei, Yashar, Rajagopalan, Priyadarsini, Ossen, Dilshan Remaz, Roushenas, Sasan

“…Urbanization in tropics has altered the microclimate of cities over the past decades. Malacca is a historical city in Malaysia that has been under immense urban growth since 2008 when the city was listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. …”

Developing climate-led landscapes and greenery in urban design: a case study at Ipoh, Malaysia by Teoh, Mei Yee, Shinozaki, Michihiko, Saito, Kei, Said, Ismail

“…This approach was results-oriented, and it adopted an integrated use of microclimate, thermal comfort, and GIS modelling and simulation tools. …”
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Computer simulation as an alternative approach in climatically responsive urban configuration study by Yola, L., Siong, H. C.

“…Urban microclimate is a significant parameter to urban climatology, as it forms urban heat island, thermal comfort, and energy demand. …”