Uploaded on 2016-04-13 by mpq

UHI effects in Madrid: -More surfaces of concrete than green areas -high emissions of vehicles and industries -Most buildings use air conditioning ![rural area of Madrid, Copyright Google Maps][1] ![Madrid Center, Copyright Google Maps][2] 3 Measures to reduce UHI: -Introduce more green areas ( parks, streets, buildings...) -Changing policies construction -Promote public transport and responsible 4 Policies In Spain all buildings must meet the CTE , technical building code . Among its specific regulations exist for energy savings . All new buildings have to incorporate green areas, besides being eficicientes energetically . Why solar panels are deployed among other systems. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14605726919064919.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14605727228377525.jpg