Urban Form and Energy Demand: A Review of Energy-relevant Urban Attributes

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Silva, M (Author) Other; Oliveira, V (Author) Other; Vítor Leal (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Planning Literature

Vol. 32

Pages: 346-365

ISSN: 0885-4122

Publisher: SAGE

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 10 Citations

Scopus - 36 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00N-4VR

DOI: 10.1177/0885412217706900

Abstract (EN): The implications of urban form on energy have long been present in international debate, whether considering travel patterns or thermal comfort in buildings. The urban environment is a result of a set of intertwined attributes, the understanding of which is often unclear. The energy trade-offs between urban form attributes haven't received proper attention. Research remains sectorial, considering buildings and transport in isolation. In order to allow for a comprehensive analysis of this relationship, this article reviews urban attributes with energy relevance. A collection of attributes and metrics is gathered from the literature for incorporating urban form in urban energy analysis.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 20