Optimized Workflow for High-Resolution Urban Microclimate Modeling
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13113289 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Julia Díaz-Borrego (0000-0003-1399-449X, Universidad de Sevilla, corresponding author), Rocío Escandón (0000-0003-0531-698X, Universidad de Sevilla), Alicia Alonso (0000-0002-0321-1730, Universidad de Sevilla) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 513-513 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urban Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2413-8851 • E-ISSN: 2413-8851 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/urbansci9120513 |
| OpenAlex | W4416999203 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 32 |
Modeling urban microclimates is essential for assessing thermal comfort and the urban heat island (UHI) effect, particularly in the context of climate change. The UHI intensifies thermal discomfort, increases energy demand, and exacerbates health risks during extreme heat events. Accurate urban modeling is crucial for evaluating microclimatic conditions and developing effective mitigation strategies. However, traditional 3D modeling approaches often lack the efficiency and precision required to capture complex urban morphologies and integrating key environmental elements such as vegetation. This study presents an optimized workflow for large-scale 3D urban modeling that combines open-source geospatial data with programming and parametrisation tools to enhance the accuracy and scalability of urban studies. The methodology applied in Seville comprises data acquisition, processing, and modeling to produce a high-resolution urban environment model. Using Grasshopper and the ShrimpGIS plugin, spatial datasets of buildings and urban vegetation are processed to create a high-fidelity model. The resulting model is structured for integration into environmental analysis tools such as Ladybug Tools. This integration enables the direct assessment of design choices and morphological relationships for climate resilience, facilitating a detailed evaluation of urban microclimates and climate adaptation strategies. This approach provides urban planners and researchers with a replicable, efficient methodology to support evidence-based decisions for climate-responsive urban development
3D city models · Adaptation (eye · Context (archaeology · Geospatial analysis · Microclimate · Urban climate · Urban heat island · Urban planning · Workflow · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Heat Island Mitigation
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |