Dynamic and Heterogeneity of Urban Heat Island: A Theoretical Framework in the Context of Urban Ecology

The dynamic and heterogeneity of the urban heat island (UHI) is result interactions between biotic, physical, social, built components. Urban ecology as a transdisciplinary science can provide context to understand complex social–biophysical issues such thermal environment in cities. This study aimed at developing theoretical framework elucidate patterns processes mediating UHI. To do it, we conducted review delineate UHI complexity using concept pattern, process, function phenomenon. Furthermore, hypothetical spiral (i.e., driver-outcome spiral) related was conceived model template. adopted holistic vision UHI, contributing better understanding UHI’s spatial variations long-term studies. Through developed framework, devise appropriate methodological approaches statistic-based techniques) develop prediction models heterogeneity.