Uploaded on 2015-11-10 by BobDennis
Los Angeles can be up to 27 degrees than its rural surroundings. The average is 2 degrees. 2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? glass buildings in direct sunlight create greenhouse effects which require more interior cooling which adds to the heat island effect. ![enter image description here][1] ![enter image description here][2] 3. Which are the measures you would propose? Reducing the amount of heat bouncing glass. Mixing with heat absorbing masonry will help to keep the heat on the surface of the building instead of bouncing it around the environment. Tall building should use passive solar technology to updraft the heat out if the urban center to be diffused by the greater environment. 4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? Of course it is. It is Los Angeles. My community is suburban. Los Angeles does not yet mandate policy of heat island reduction. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14471785538351335.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14471786966856718.jpg