A photograph of a city skyline with a thermometer in the foreground showing elevated temperatures. The image illustrates the effects of heat waves on urban environments and the growing importance of thermal building simulation.
A photograph of a city skyline with a thermometer in the foreground showing elevated temperatures. The image illustrates the effects of heat waves on urban environments and the growing importance of thermal building simulation.
2026-08-19
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  • RFEM 6

Urban Heat Island Effect and Temperature Stress in City Centers

A photograph of a city skyline with a thermometer in the foreground showing elevated temperatures. The image illustrates the effects of heat waves on urban environments and the growing importance of thermal building simulation.

Heat waves are posing an increasing challenge for European cities. The display shows a city skyline in the background and a thermometer displaying high temperatures. This highlights the impact of extreme weather conditions on city centers, villages, and the population.
  • Heat wave
  • Heat island effect
  • Urban climate
  • Thermal loading
  • Temperature
  • High-rise building
  • Skyline
  • Urban planning
  • Climate change
  • Heat stress
Used in
  • Hot Spot: How can we build to withstand the heat?
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