The course gives an overview about the course subject on Urban Heat in the context of climatic effects, mitigation approaches and current urban development through several lectures with discussions and through main readings. The case study Cairo is also introduced related to heat, urban development and its specific cultural and social context.
In parallel, GIS is introduced through lectures and through exercises (different levels can be considered here). Both are brought together to create urban heat maps, linking climate data with physical building data and interpretation. At the end, participants conclude their learning in maps for different heat mitigation strategies.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive 3 ECTS.