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Investigation of urban microclimate parameters of city square in Harbin

  • Harbin institute of technology
  • Heilongjiang Province Academy of Cold Area Building Research

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Abstract

This chapter aims to address the characteristics of urban microclimates that affect building energy performance and the implementation of renewable energy technologies. An experimental campaign was designed to investigate microclimate parameters, including air and surface temperature, direct and diffuse solar irradiation levels on both horizontal and vertical surfaces, and wind speed and direction in a city square in Harbin, China. The outcomes of this research reveal that the climatic parameters are significantly influenced by the attributes of urban textures, which highlight the need to both provide microclimatic information and use it in building design stages. This research provides valuable microclimatic information for a city square in Harbin. The outcomes of this research demonstrate a need to conduct a feasibility study for the implementation of renewable energy technologies and a thermal/energy performance assessment of buildings using microclimatic information rather than meteorological weather data, which are mostly collected from nonurban environments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMediterranean Green Buildings and Renewable Energy
Subtitle of host publicationSelected Papers from the World Renewable Energy Network's Med Green Forum
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages949-963
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9783319307466
ISBN (Print)9783319307459
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

  • City square
  • Energy consumption simulation
  • Microclimate parameters

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