Uploaded on 2020-04-21 by Michele Roberto Lapenna

2 City by the sea, Mediterranean climate: limited green areas medium housing density with a large part of the peripheral settlement made up of narrow streets, without trees the UHI is particularly perceived in peripheral areas where the urban fabric is more compact no open spaces no green areas or trees along the roads or shading system • non-reflective colors • disproportionate space occupied by the car park • Total coverage of open space with asphalt • Absence of urban squares or open areas countryside characterized by traditional buildings with specific orientations openings to promote natural ventilation The climatic difference is perceptible on evenings when the temperature difference, between the two areas, is on average 2-3 ° C This difference in temperature is more pronounced if we consider the perceived temperature 3 solutions from the local building tradition • vegetation with a shading function • Reduction of asphalted areas in favor of green spaces • reflective colors • urban courtyards • orientation of the roads in relation to the winds 4 in Italy it’s starting the spread of green roofs, shading systems and asphalt use limitation Few cases of public intervention address UHI problems in a urban scale