Uploaded on 2019-08-31 by Hadia Azed
Ans. 1 Dallas: 3.8°c Miami: 1.7°c Denver: 4.9°c As mentioned in the lecture, temperature differences between urban cores and their suburban surroundings are present in both temperate and extreme climates. However, mean temperatures in all cities are higher in more polluted air conditions and that’s something to consider in policy making. Ans. 2 Islamabad has 2.5°c higher temperature in the city compared to surronding areas. The average July high is 45°c. The January low is 0°c. In the rural area July high is 42.5°c and january low is -2.5°c Ans 3 I would propose creating more open green spaces to provide shadows to buildings. Layout buildings to create narrow and wide streets to create a wind tunnel effect. Increase water feature in the urban core. Develop guidelines for the placement of buildings to maximise shading.