Mitigation and Adaptation of Urban Overheating 1st Edition

Mitigation and Adaptation of Urban Overheating (1st Edition) by Nasrin Aghamohammadi and Mattheos Santamouris is an essential guide for anyone confronting the intensifying challenge of heat in cities. This timely volume captures the science, design strategies, and policy frameworks needed to reduce urban heat stress across global climates—from Mediterranean and temperate cities to tropical and arid regions.

Discover clear explanations of urban heat island dynamics, practical mitigation techniques (green infrastructure, cool surfaces, water-sensitive urban design), and adaptive planning approaches that protect public health, energy systems, and urban livelihoods. Rich with case studies and evidence-based interventions, the book bridges academic research and on-the-ground applications for planners, architects, engineers, and municipal decision-makers.

Readers will gain actionable tools for assessing risk, prioritizing interventions, and integrating cooling strategies into masterplans, zoning, and building codes. The authors translate complex modelling and climate projections into implementable solutions that work for neighborhoods, districts, and whole metropolitan regions—relevant to cities such as London, New York, Mumbai, Sydney and beyond.

Practical yet scholarly, this edition equips professionals, graduate students, and policymakers with the knowledge to design resilient, comfortable, and equitable urban environments as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. If you’re seeking a comprehensive, regionally aware roadmap to urban cooling, this book is an authoritative resource that empowers effective action.

Order your copy today to start transforming cityscapes into cooler, healthier places for all.

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