Hyderabad's Urban Heat Islands: Mitigation Technologies to Cool Down City
The article discusses ways to reduce the Urban Heat Island effect in Hyderabad by using technologies like double skin facades and shading strategies. The goal is to address the heat buildup in urban areas caused by construction and human activities. The researchers analyzed the city's geographical, socio-economic, and urban form data to identify vulnerable areas. They propose a local spatial planning approach to amend the land use plan in these zones. The rapid urbanization of Hyderabad is increasing urban sprawl and densification, leading to extreme events like heat waves and micro-heat islands.