ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STRATEGIES TO REDUCE URBAN TEMPERATURE IN AMRITSAR CITY
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v2.i2.2021.6415Keywords:
Urban Heat Island, Local ClimateAbstract [English]
Amritsar is the largest city of Punjab with population more than 2.5 millions (Source 1). The purpose of this research paper is to highlight the ways in which we can mitigate the urban heat island effect in Amritsar city. The minimum and maximum temperature data of local climate is increasing. The frequency and intensity of heat waves have increased enormously. We need to immediately undertake the excess heat we feel inside and outside of the buildings. This study further emphasizes the role of urban planning, green infrastructure, and sustainable architectural interventions as key strategies to mitigate excessive heat accumulation. The findings aim to provide practical guidelines for policymakers, architects, and planners to create thermally comfortable and climate-resilient urban environments.
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