Impact of Heat Waves on the Well-Being and Risks of Elderly People Living Alone: Case Study in Urban and Peri-Urban Dwellings in the Atlantic Climate of Spain

Impact of Heat Waves on the Well-Being and Risks of Elderly People Living Alone: Case Study in Urban and Peri-Urban Dwellings in the Atlantic Climate of Spain

This study investigates the impact of heatwaves on the thermal comfort and well-being of elderly individuals living alone during heatwaves, focusing on two contrasting residential typologies in the Atlantic climate of Spain: a dense urban area and low-density peri-urban setting. A mixed-methods appr...

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Main Authors: Urtza Uriarte-Otazua, Zaloa Azkorra-Larrinaga, Miriam Varela-Alonso, Iñaki Gomez-Arriaran, Olatz Irulegi-Garmendia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Buildings
Subjects:
heat waves
health
elderly people
dwelling
adaptive comfort
loneliness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/13/2274
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