Urban Heat Island Effect Assessment

Bioklima LuxProSud

This space collects figures and scenario writeups for the LuxProSud bioclimatic assessment. The reference panels below summarize the status-quo simulations and the Scenario II response.

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LuxProSud baseline indicators

Results of the FITNAH-3D model for the Luxembourg Pro-Sud region (status quo). Air temperature at 4 a.m. Areas where future building activities are foreseen are shown in green; black lines outline the communes.

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Projected response metrics

FITNAH-3D projections for future climate conditions (Scenario II). Air temperature at 4 a.m. with upcoming development areas in blue and commune boundaries shown in black.

Source: Junk, J., Lett, C., Trebs, I., Hipler, E., Torres-Matallana, J. A., Lichti, R., & Matzarakis, A. (2025). Quantifying the Effects of Climate Change on the Urban Heat Island Intensity in Luxembourg—Sustainable Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies Through Urban Design. Atmosphere, 16(4), 462. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos16040462

Posted on:
October 15, 2025
Length:
1 minute read, 211 words
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