High-Rise Urban Form and Microclimate

Focusing on the interplay between urban design and microclimate, this book delves into the challenges faced by high-rise environments in Asian megacities like Shanghai. It explores climate-responsive strategies to enhance pedestrian comfort, outdoor air quality, and energy efficiency. The text reviews recent advancements in urban climate research and proposes an integrated framework to address issues of health and livability in densely populated areas. Additionally, it includes case studies utilizing field studies, numerical simulations, and GIS spatial analysis to illustrate these concepts.