Methods for collecting and checking weather data

Deliverable 2.1

This deliverable focuses on the collection and processing of weather data from different weather stations to generate a reliable database of physical parameters used to correct bias in future climate datasets. It also includes a systematic study aimed at identifying the most effective method for incorporating the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect into weather data.

Generation of future UHI weather data

Deliverable 2.2

This deliverable focuses on the generation of future weather data for selected Italian cities (Turin, Rome, and Bari) using regional climate model projections. It describes the collection and bias correction of modelled climate data through both univariate and multivariate methods, resulting in coherent datasets ready to support urban energy simulations and the subsequent integration of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect.

Future weather files          with UHI effect

Deliverable 2.3

This deliverable provides future weather files for Turin, Rome, and Bari that include the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. Using bias-corrected climate projections and typical urban configurations, the Urban Weather Generator produced urban-specific datasets. These files are ready for use in UBEM simulations to evaluate building energy performance and climate resilience in future urban conditions.

Typical urban context
configurations using
archetypes

Deliverable 3.1

This deliverable defines typical urban context configurations by combining building archetypes with district archetypes, which are representative urban blocks. These are identified through morphological analysis based on key urban metrics and land surface temperature data. Applied to Turin, Rome, and Bari, the configurations support UBEM simulations. UBEM tools are also reviewed in this report to guide tool selection.

Atlas of the typical urban context configuration: model features

Deliverable 3.2

This deliverable documents the implementation of typical urban contexts—identified in D3.1—into the UBEM tool CitySim. Urban blocks in Turin and Bari are modelled using consistent simulation settings and building archetype properties. The atlas includes geometric and thermophysical descriptions of the analysed blocks, along with visualizations, providing a replicable framework for future UHI and climate resilience simulations.

Climate resilient UHI mitigation strategies
and building technologies

Deliverable 4.1

This deliverable identifies and analyses climate-resilient strategies to mitigate Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects. Solutions are categorised into nature-based, grey, and soft measures, addressing both building and district scales. Examples include green and blue infrastructure, reflective materials, ventilative cooling, and awareness actions. Their effectiveness is assessed in relation to current needs and anticipated future climate conditions in urban environments.