LCZs 1 to 3

LCZs 1 to 3 are characterized by tightly packed buildings and little green space.

LCZ 1:  Compact high-rise
  • tightly packed buildings to tens of stories tall
  • few or no trees
  • little or no green space
  • concrete, steel, stone and glass construction materials
  • small diurnal temperature range

LCZ1

LCZ 2:  Compact mid-rise
  • tightly packed buildings of 3 to 9 stories tall
  • few if any trees
  • little or no green space
  • stone, brick, tile and concrete construction materials
  • small diurnal temperature range
LCZ2
LCZ 3:  Compact low-rise
  • tightly packed buildings of 1 to 3 stories tall
  • few or no trees
  • little or no green space
  • concrete, steel, stone and glass construction materials
  • diurnal temperature range is medium

LCZ3

Source:  Stewart and Oke (2012)