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Zheng Tan

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hung Hom

Kowloon, Kowloon

Hong Kong

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Scholarly Papers (5)

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1.

Natural Shading vs. Artificial Shading: A Comparative Analysis on Their Cooling Efficacy in Subtropical Outdoor Environments

Number of pages: 32 Posted: 19 Dec 2023
Wanlu Ouyang, Guancong Ren, Zheng Tan, Yilun Li and Chao Ren
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, DLA@FoA, HKU and The University of Hong Kong
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Microclimate, outdoor thermal comfort, Extreme hot days, Outdoor heat stress, Tree shading, Artificial shading

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Evaluating the Quantitative Impact of Leaf Area Density on the Cooling Effects of Shrubs in Subtropical High-Density Urban Streets

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 22 Jun 2024 Last Revised: 21 Nov 2024
Wangyizhang Zhou, Yilun Li, Chao Ren and Zheng Tan
The University of Hong Kong, DLA@FoA, HKU, The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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shrub, street greenery, microclimate, thermal environment, ENVI-met

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Enhancing Urban Microclimate Simulations: Validating Envi-Met's Accuracy in Modeling Multi-Directional Radiative Fluxes and Mean Radiant Temperature in Subtropical Hong Kong

Number of pages: 84 Posted: 22 May 2025
Peer Schöneberger, Tim Sinsel, Wanlu Ouyang, Zheng Tan, Michael Bruse and Helge Simon
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, affiliation not provided to SSRN and affiliation not provided to SSRN
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Model Validation, Thermal comfort, Albedo, Cloud Parameterization, Shortwave Radiation, Longwave Radiation

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Quantifying the Mitigation Potential of Sea-Breeze Circulation on Urban Overheating and Health Risks During Heatwaves in a Typical Coastal City

Number of pages: 25 Posted: 16 Apr 2026
Jing Kong, Jiwei Zou, Shujie Yan, Yongling Zhao, Xuying Ma, Zheng Tan, Jan Carmeliet and Chengwang Lei
The University of Sydney, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, ETH Zürich, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, affiliation not provided to SSRN and The University of Sydney
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Sea-breeze circulation, Heatwaves, Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF), Heat Exposure

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Reference Year Methods under Climate Change: A Comprehensive Review of Evolution, Applications, and Future Directions

Number of pages: 33 Posted: 13 May 2026
Jiwei Zou, Shujie Yan, Jing Kong, Abhishek Gaur, Lin Wang, Da Yan and Zheng Tan
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, The University of Sydney, National Research Council Canada, National Research Council Canada, Tsinghua University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Reference Year Method, Climate change, Weather Generation, Climate Input, Urban Climate, Building Simulation