Environmental comfort in urban spaces: A systematic literature review and a system dynamics analysis

IF 6 2区工程技术 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Urban Climate Pub Date : 2025-02-22 DOI:10.1016/j.uclim.2025.102340

Sina Ataee, Myriam Lopes, Hélder Relvas

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Abstract

Urban environments are intricate systems where the well-being of inhabitants is shaped by various interrelated factors. This study employs a combination of systematic literature review (SLR) analysis and system dynamics (SD) approach to systematically explore the multifaceted concept of environmental comfort (EC) within urban settings. By combining a comprehensive literature review with innovative SD modeling, this research uniquely examines the complex relationships between thermal comfort, human perceptions, and spatial settings. The results demonstrate that perceiving EC in terms of promoting livability and sustainability requires an integrated understanding of outdoor comfort that accounts for its systemic nature. Importantly, the study identifies significant gaps in the understanding of sensory aspects of EC, such as the outdoor soundscape and air quality, highlighting these as critical areas for future research. By adopting a holistic planning paradigm, this study provides valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers to create environments that enhance overall comfort, livability, and resilience.

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Urban Climate Social Sciences-Urban Studies

CiteScore

9.70

自引率

9.40%

发文量

286

期刊介绍： Urban Climate serves the scientific and decision making communities with the publication of research on theory, science and applications relevant to understanding urban climatic conditions and change in relation to their geography and to demographic, socioeconomic, institutional, technological and environmental dynamics and global change. Targeted towards both disciplinary and interdisciplinary audiences, this journal publishes original research papers, comprehensive review articles, book reviews, and short communications on topics including, but not limited to, the following: Urban meteorology and climate[...] Urban environmental pollution[...] Adaptation to global change[...] Urban economic and social issues[...] Research Approaches[...]