Uploaded on 2017-05-18 by Alessandra Cury

2. Which are the main UHI effects that you can identify in your area? Although the temperature does not change much, often 1oC less in Colombo than Curitiba. The thermal sensation is always much lower in Colombo as the images show. 3. Which are the measures you would propose? In this case, although the temperature is higher in the center of Curitiba, this is not harmful, because it is a cold climate city. One measure that should have been thought of is to structure the houses for this type of climate because here the houses are made with bricks, without any thermal layer to insulate the cold or heating, which implies a great thermal discomfort for all residents in the area. Most of the year. 4. Is UHI effect concerning policy making in your area? I do not know any measure in this area, and this should be thought of as soon as possible. the pictures wasn't taken by me.