Exploring How Urban Morphology Influences Building Thermal and Environmental Performance Alongside Renewable Energy Utilization

This research addresses the critical challenge of understanding the complex interactions between urban morphology and building thermal efficiency, particularly within the context of urban heat islands and energy consumption. The study employs a parametric approach, using advanced simulation tools within the Grasshopper environment (Ladybug, Honeybee, Dragonfly, and Wallacei) to assess how urban design parameters-such as window-to-wall ratio (WWR), building orientation, density, and number of floors-affect energy consumption and thermal performance. The novelty of this research lies in its framework, which integrates real-time urban microclimate data into these simulations, enabling a more comprehensive analysis of energy dynamics in urban settings. This integration allows for a more accurate understanding of how various design decisions-such as increasing building density or optimizing orientation-impact energy efficiency and the intensity of urban heat islands.