Browsing Master thesis by Subject "heat stress"
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Pedestrian movement and exposure to heat stress in Gothenburg, Sweden
(2023-06-22)An area in Gothenburg, Sweden, representing various planning designs and microclimates, were investigated, in order to estimate how the study area manifests potential pedestrian movement patterns and urban climate ... -
Planning for heat resilience - A comparative study between Greater Gothenburg´s and Skåne´s work on heat
(2023-08-17)Due to climate change, it is expected that heat waves will be intensified and occur more frequently in Sweden; hence, heat-related risks are anticipated to increase, i.e., morbidity and mortality. Through heat mitigation ... -
Trees as heat stress mitigators. The frequency of heat and cold stress in a redevelopment area in Borås, Sweden
(2023-06-22)As future climate is predicted to generate higher temperatures as well as more frequent extreme weather scenarios, it is essential to plan to mitigate the effects of climate change. In an attempt to mitigate one effect ...