Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Comfort |
| Unit | °C above reference |
| How it is calculated | Surface or air temperature difference to a rural reference, simulated or from satellite maps. |
| Origin | student |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: Roof heat island effect · Urban heat island intensity
What it measures
Large dark roofs and paved yards heat up their surroundings.
Calculation
Surface or air temperature difference to a rural reference, simulated or from satellite maps.
Connections
- Used in case studies: Adam Večeřa, Ece Yasar
- Tools that can calculate it: Dragonfly
- Informs decisions on: Outdoor microclimate around logistics buildings
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