Urban Resilience, Livability, and Climate Adaptation, 1st ed. 2024 Health, Environmental Dynamics, and Societal Well-being Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Series

This book explores urban environments and their impact on resilience, livability, climate adaptation, health, and societal well-being. It provides interdisciplinary insights for fostering resilient, livable, and sustainable cities prioritizing well-being and quality of life for all residents.

The book investigates the impact of urban refugees on cities and reevaluates scientific theories for human well-being-oriented built environments. It evaluates tourist satisfaction with urban railway systems and explores sport as a tool for healthy and sustainable cities.

Part 1: Urban Green Infrastructure and Climate Mitigation.- Part 2: Human Experience and Well-being in Urban Environments.- Part 3: Adaptation, Livelihood, and Social Dynamics.

Ilaria Pigliautile, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in Building Physics at the Engineering Department of the University of Perugia in Italy. Her research focuses on the intricate relationship between individuals and the built environment, examining this connection at various scales. Specifically, she explores theories of indoor comfort and investigates human responses to multi-domain stimuli, aiming to develop personalized comfort models that consider inter-individual differences. Additionally, she examines the impact of urban morphology and metabolism on both the environment and the well-being of citizens. As a passionate researcher, Ilaria Pigliautile strives to discover valuable solutions that propel our society toward the necessary green transition. Her work encompasses advancing technology while empowering individuals, particularly in the energy market. She actively promotes the establishment of energy communities and has gained extensive experience in this domain.

Cristina Piselli is Assistant Professor of Environmental Applied Physics at the Department of Architecture (DIDA), University of Florence, Italy. She holds a master degree in Building Engineering - Architecture from the University of Perugia, Italy, and a PhD in Energy and Sustainable development from CIRIAF - Interuniversity Research Centre on Pollution and Environment “Mauro Felli”, University of Perugia, Italy. She works in the field of Environmental Applied Physics and Building Physics. She has participated in several national and international projects aimed at promoting the energy transition through building energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and human wellbeing in the built environment, such as the H2020 INPATH-TES project, the H2020 ZERO- PLUS project, the H2020 SWS-HEATING project, the H2020 GeoFit project, and the H2020 NRG2peers project. Moreover, she has been an expert member of IEA EBC Annex 79 - Occupant-Centric Building Design and Operation and IEA E

Explores climate change impacts

Suggests approaches for resilient, sustainable, and eco-friendly cities

Offers solutions for mitigating climate change’s impacts for better human health