Thermal Comfort and Pedestrian Movements

1. Erbertseder et al, 2021

2. Al Sabbagh et al, 2016

1. Erbertseder et al, 2021

2. Al Sabbagh et al, 2016

Comfortable walking distances (m)

Morning - 6:00-10:00

Daytime - 10:00 -17:00

Evening - 18:00 -22:00

Night - 22:00 -5:00

Coolest month

Hottest month

Values refer to comfortable walking distances

1. Kurn et al., 1994

2. Cortesão et al , 2023

3. Muniz-Gäal et al , 2019

4. Global Cool Cities Alliance, 2011

Pleasant: evening, hottest month Pleasant: daytime, coolest month

Daytime, hottest month

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Thermal Comfort and Pedestrian Movements

Published on Jun 18, 2026

Systematica

This study explores the relationship between thermal comfort and pedestrian movements, aiming to understand how climate conditions influence the usability of public spaces, and the choices people make when walking through cities. Considering today’s climate challenges, these analyses serve as a fundamental tool for shaping resilient and people-centred urban environments. The focus is on outdoor thermal comfort as a key factor in assessing the quality and attractiveness of urban areas, and as a primary driver of walkability. The methodology combines environmental and footfall data with spatial analysis, complemented by a review of scientific literature. A set of analytical models has been developed to provide a reliable initial framework that supports the selection of design solutions integrating thermal comfort and walkability.

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