Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, Mourad Amer, Editör, Springer Nature, Heidelberg, ss.1-10, 2026
Urban
Heat and Noise Islands (UHI and UNI) are two phenomena that frequently occur
together due to unplanned and excessive urbanization, and their co-occurrence
in the same environments causes combined negative effects on individual and
community health along with indoor-outdoor comfort and well-being. Numerous
scientific studies have analyzed thermal behaviors of building envelope
materials to mitigate the effects of UHI. In contrast, fewer studies have investigated
the association between UNI and building envelopes, and the studies that simultaneously address these two
phenomena are quite limited. A total of 42 peer-reviewed articles
published between 1987 and 2025 were examined with respect to their thermal and
acoustic performances. Articles were selected using systematic keyword searches
in databases with pre-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria. This study aims to contribute
to the scientific perspective that simultaneously addresses the UHI and UNI
issues. In this context, it focuses on the effects of the building envelope
surface geometry (wavy, recessed-protruding surfaces, etc.) and surface
morphology (perforation, pore structure, etc.) on thermal and acoustic performances.
In addition, multilayered building envelopes containing air voids or Phase
Change Materials (PCM) were analyzed. Studies from the last decade using
computer simulations or experimental verification methods to evaluate the
thermal and/or acoustic performances of building envelope geometries and
morphologies are comparatively discussed. This article proposes a holistic
strategy that focuses on thermal and acoustic performances in building envelope
design and aims to create urban environments resistant to UHI and UNI effects.
The findings aim to contribute to the livable and sustainable city models of
the future within the scope of urban planning and architectural practices.