Participatory thermal comfort mapping for cooler neighborhoods
presented by Yuliya Dzyuban, Assistant Professor
GCPE Sustainable Environmental Systems program
Pratt Institute
Wednesday, March 27⋅3:30 – 4:30pm
Higgins Hall (61 St. James Pl., Brooklyn, NY 11238)
Room HHN406B + zoom
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Cities are rapidly warming due to compound effects of climate change and urban heat island. Heat effects are often most noticeable in communities that are suffering from historic injustices. Yuliya will demonstrate how she combines meteorological measurements, geographic information systems, and social science to collect, map, and visualize the relationships between urban design, microclimate, individual health and perceptions of heat. Through her research, she advocates for infrastructure improvements that support thermally conscious urban design.