Urban Overheating Mitigation Strategies Opportunities: A Case Study of a Square in Rome (Italy)

It is well-known that the occurrence of urban heat islands (UHI) related to climate change and urbanization. Urban locations experience local overheating throughout summer, which uncomfortable it has a detrimental impact on buildings ability consume energy. In this study, methodology was developed assess island effect in localized area evaluate effects different kind mitigation strategies. The numerical model using ENVI_met tool calibrated with weather data albedo measured inside examined near simulated domain. procedure adopted overtaking limit software reproducing accurate conditions without calibration. Finally, combination extensive strategies (cool pavements, greenery, grass pavers) (shading) were investigated. An experimental investigation square Rome exanimated possible solution for mitigating outdoor air temperatures. Results paper affirm an intervention pavement increase vegetation square, lead improvement thermal conditions. particular, application pavers would greatest benefits. A maximum decrease temperature 1.2 °C obtained through cool material, while reduction reaches up 2.88 when paver applied. improve can bring 1.46 °C, use shading projecting roof allows 2.07 °C.