Shimoda, Y (2003) Adaptation measures for climate change and the urban heat island in japan's built environment. Building Research & Information, 31(3-4), pp. 222-230. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
Climate change scenarios are discussed for Japan with clear implications drawn for the built environment in terms of increased temperatures of 4-5°C, rising sea levels and subterranean water tables. Research on the impacts and adaptation measures for global warming in Japan is reviewed. One of the most significant impacts of climate change in Japan will exacerbate the existing heat island phenomenon in cities by absorbing increased solar radiation. This will lead to further increases in temperatures in an urban microclimate with negative implications for energy and water consumption, human health and discomfort, and local ecosystems. The current urban heat island phenomenon and its impacts are described. The relationships between climate change and urban heat island impacts are discussed. Potential adaptation measures to those impacts are also discussed and proposed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | adaptation strategies; building stock; climate change; comfort; design factors; heat island; Japan; risk; solar absorption; sustainability; urban microclimate |
| Index terms: | climate change, design factor, water consumption, comfort, urban heat island, built environment, microclimate, Japan, global warming, discomfort, adaptation, strategy, building stock, solar radiation, human health |
| Subjects: | climate science, user focus, energy systems, environmental resource management, Geography, health risk and incident analysis, management, design practice, public and environmental health, infrastructure and transport systems, occupational health and safety management, asset management |
| Topics: | Geographical Context, Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Design Practice, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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