Paul Osmond

TL;DR: In this paper, the average and peak temperature drop of reflective technologies, greenery, evaporative systems, earth-to-air heat exchangers and their combinations is calculated and presented, and the mitigation potential of the main systems like cool roofs, cool pavements, green roofs, urban trees, pools and ponds, sprinklers, fountains, and evaporative towers is analyzed.

TL;DR: In this paper, a systematic review was conducted of studies that quantified and reported on the relationship between vegetation-related characteristics and their effect on human thermal comfort, air and surface temperatures.

TL;DR: Evidence suggests that a ternary approach in terms of the functional (purpose, use, services), structural (morphology) and configurational (spatial arrangements) attributes of GI should be applied for a more comprehensive classification.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the latest progress on the field of greenery urban mitigation techniques including aspects related to the theoretical and experimental assessment of the greenery cooling potential, the impact on urban vegetation on energy, health and comfort and the acquired knowledge on the best integration of the various types of greenenery in the urban frame.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed the magnitude and the characteristics of the urban heat island in Sydney, Australia using six meteorological stations distributed around the greater Sydney region and covering a period of 10 years.