Context-dependent relationships between street-level surface heat intensity, the sky view factor, and landscape patterns: Examples from the coastal city of Vancouver, Canada | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Context-dependent relationships between street-level surface heat intensity, the sky view factor, and landscape patterns: Examples from the coastal city of Vancouver, Canada
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Surface heat intensity varies significantly depending on the sky view factor.
Heat mitigation strategies can be informed by understanding landscape patterns.
Observational analysis across Vancouver highlights the importance of urban design.
Implications for improving urban microclimates call for tailored interventions.