Influence of urban spatial configuration on the population's perception of climate change.

a systematic review

Abstract

This research concerns in to build a systematic review to analyze how urban morphology and geometry influence the population’s perception of climate change. Accelerated urbanization and verticalization alter microclimatic conditions, affecting thermal comfort and atmospheric circulation. The research covers studies from different parts of the world, with a higher concentration of works found in Brazil, where three studies were identified, while Singapore, India, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and the United States each presented one study. The survey follows strict selection criteria, analyzing the relationship between climate perception, building height and density, sky view factor (SVF), and urban heat islands. The results show that the spatial configuration of cities directly affects how the population perceives climate variations. The systematic review highlights the importance of considering urban spatiality in the development of mitigation policies and strategies, contributing to the planning of cities that are more resilient and adapted to environmental changes