Uploaded on 2016-04-18 by viahatem

![Faisal Bin Zarah][1] ![][2] The center of of Riyadh, because of factors like increased paved roads, car dependency, heavy use of air conditioning, high population density and the high numbers of buildings and their assemblage. However, lower thermal peak existed on the eastern part of the city affected by open and green areas causing a significant drop in temperatures from 41 to 31˚ **3. Which are the measures you would propose?** Minimizing building footprint and maximizing open spaces, less car dependency (huge issue in Saudi Arabia), vegetation and shadings, green buildings. **4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area?** Not directly, but the government has established the "Saudi Energy Efficiency Center" to develop the policies, regulations, rules that organize energy consumption, supporting implementation as well, and enhance social and official general awareness of energy rationalization field, increasing as well energy consumption efficiency. [1]: https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8571/16211041743_04543c4ec4_b.jpg [2]: https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7396/12962988363_f52bd121aa_c.jpg