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As our summers grow ever hotter, it is our urban areas that are in the frontline of climate change. Our data identifies hotspots based on the density of building fabric, extent of hard surfaces and proximity of green space to provide a comprehensive view of localised warming that could have serious health impacts to residents and workers.
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Understanding Urban heat impacts
The Urban Heat Island Effect is a meteorological warming phenomenon, where significant localised warming affects heavily populated and developed cities. In extreme cases, this can be up to 12 °C difference compared to the surrounding countryside.
It can be exacerbated by low albedo (reflectivity) buildings, road asphalt, together with traffic and pollution trapped beneath heated air layers.
This feedback loop can be combined with Tropical Nights, where the temperature doesn't fall below 20C and can build daytime temperature rapidly over just a few days.
The Heat Island Effect can be offset by vegetation, tree canopies and green space, all of which can lower air temperatures and create a more tolerable environment for residents and workers.
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Why this matters to Clients
For Homebuyers:
- Health complications and co-morbidities.
- Impacts the quiet enjoyment of the home.
- significant retrofit costs to mitigate risks.
- can impact on property value or re-sale.
For Commercial Property:
- High impact on worker productivity, absenteeism and cost to employers.
- Wider impacts to biodiversity, supply chains, infrastructure and agriculture.
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