Study on correlation between shadow patterns and human behaviour in hot, arid cities: a case study of Biskra, Algeria.

Although the thermal comfort benefits of shade in warm areas are well known, empirical work on the link between public space use and shade pattern from hot, arid cities remain poorly investigated. The aim of the present study is to investigate the correlation between shadow pattern, outdoor thermal comfort and human behaviour, according to the intensity of public space use by urban dwellers. This work was conducted in an urban area in Biskra City (Algeria), characterized by a hot climate, with an average high temperature 40.