Study on the Influence of Urban Geometry Parameters and Land Cover on the Performance of Local Climate Zones in the City of Arapiraca, Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.46421/encacelacac.v18i1.7165Keywords:
Urban Geometry, Northeastern Brazil, Local climate zone, MonitoringAbstract
This study aims to assess the influence of urban geometry and land cover parameters on the performance of local climate zones (LCZs) in Arapiraca-AL, located in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil. The research involved the selection of LCZs and the quantification of key urban geometry and land cover parameters, such as building density, sky view factor (SVF), average building height, land occupation rate, and natural soil coverage. The study included microclimate monitoring of the ZCLs to analyze the correlation between the quantified urban parameters and their climate performance. The urban fabric classified as ZCL 3 – Massif of low-rise buildings showed a strong tendency to warm both during the day and at night, with differences of over 2°C being observed in relation to the other climate zones investigated. This study seeks to contribute to the understanding of urban environmental adaptation guidelines, grounded in the principles of bioclimatic urbanism.
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