A study on the coupled effects of climate and built environment elements at urban block scale——A case study of Fengtai district in Beijing

Abstract

ABSTRACT In recent years, rapid city development has significantly impacted the microclimate environments in urban blocks. Many studies have shown that varied built-up environmental factors lead to corresponding degrees of influence on microclimate. Urban blocks are one of the most concentrated urban settlements, and their impact on the urban climate and environment cannot be ignored. Taking the Fengtai district in Beijing as an example, using the ArcGIS platform inputted with meteorological data and built-up environment data, this study selected climate-sensitive units in the Fengtai district, of which 746 highly sensitive block units were obtained. SPSS software was used to analyze the correlation between built-up environmental factors and climate elements, and the relationship between the degree of influence and magnitude was analyzed using a regression equation. An optimization strategy for built-up environments on an urban block scale was proposed. A model for improving the climate environment at the urban block scale is summarized. Coupling study between climate environment and influencing factors at the urban block scale is an effective way to deal with the improvement of the urban microclimate environment and refinement transformation in the post-epidemic era.