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Microclimate design for open spaces

Ranking urban design effects on pedestrian thermal comfort in summer

Bibliographic Data

ID21232951
AuthorsAngeliki Chatzidimitriou (0000-0001-7966-4034, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, corresponding author), Simos Yannas (Architectural Association School of Architecture)
Year2016
Volume26
Pages27-47
Publication date2016-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSustainable Cities and Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2210-6707 • E-ISSN: 2210-6715
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.scs.2016.05.004
OpenAlexW2400292307
LanguageEN
Citations received26
References cited35

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Unique citing works26
Citations per year2.89
Citation span2017 - 2026 (10)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 25

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