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Assessment of The Effect of Material Type Used in Urban Surfaces on Heat Island Potential
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- 1. Fırat University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Architecture, Elazığ/Türkiye
- 2. Fırat University, Technolgy Faculty, Department of Civil Engineering Elazığ/Türkiye
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This study aims to investigate the role of different material types used in urban surfaces, such as roofs, building facades, pavements, and streets, on the heat island potential and to compare these materials in terms of their thermal properties. The effects of different materials on Heat Island Potential (HIP) are examined by Computatioanl Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. It identifies which materials are more advantageous for reducing HIP in horizontal and vertical urban elements, and how the right material for each urban element affects HIP.
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