Research on the Spatial Form Effects of Thermal Comfort on Urban Waterfront Trails in Summer –A Case Study of West Lake in Hangzhou, Chin

The Waterfront trail is a crucial outdoor activity area for urban residents, but the increasing high temperature in summer has negatively affected quality of activities. To address this issue, article examines relationship between spatial form waterfront trails and thermal comfort, using West Lake Hangzhou as an example. Seven spaces were selected study, six structure parameters three climatic measured on representative days. Rayman model was then used to calculate Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET) value each sample plot based five climate parameters, human body Sky View Factor (SVF). results indicate that primary factors affecting microclimate comfort are overall average tree height, spacing, ratio shadow-generating side height width. Overall significantly impacts followed by spacing These primarily affect through air wind speed. study’s findings can guide design help create combine landscape.