Quantifying the impacts of urban morphology on modifying microclimate conditions in extreme weather conditions

Abstract It is well-known that the morphology of urban areas modifies variations climate variables at microscale; known as microclimate conditions. The complexity can lead to undesired wind conditions or excessive air temperature; particularly in extreme weather This study attempts quantify impacts on evolution speed and temperature canopy layer using Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) simulations. In this regard, three neighbourhoods are generated based a novel parameterization method assessed two low high Results showed (up 75%) 28%) microscale get amplified dampened A negative correlation was observed between indicating great potential reduce outdoor through heat removal canyons. findings categorized morphological parameters present series design-based strategies for newly-built neighbourhoods.