Microclimate analysis of high-density urban residential open enclosures: A case of Thane, India

Urban heat island produces a significant impact by modifying the microclimate in urban areas. To ensure good quality of life with safe and healthy built environment, floor space index (FSI) can be an effective tool. It helps to control densities shape morphology environment. Taking case typical residential development densely populated Indian city, attempt has been made explore relationship between FSI such open spaces that perform like enclosure (OE). Adopting simulation pathway ENVI-met, mathematical is established important tool used planners variables enclosure. The observations indicate strong negative correlation air temperature mean radiant temperature. Evaluation physiological equivalent reveals similar FSI, demonstrating temporal transposition trend for particular range 2.5-3.5 late evening early morning hours due high humidity levels reduced wind speeds. study will help prognosticate microclimatic while working out data-based, logical well-evaluated future regulations.