LCZs 4 to 6

LCZs 4 to 6 have more green space than LCZs 1 to 3 and the buildings are less densely packed.

LCZ 4:  Open high-rise
  • openly arranged buildings tens of stories tall
  • abundance of trees and pervious cover (low plants)
  • concrete, steel, stone and glass construction materials
  • small diurnal temperature range
LCZ4
LCZ 5:  Open mid-rise
  • openly arranged buildings of 3 to 9 stories tall
  • abundance of trees and pervious cover (low plants)
  • concrete, steel, stone and glass construction materials.
  • medium diurnal temperature range
LCZ5
LCZ 6:  Open low-rise
  • openly arranged buildings of 1 to 3 stories tall
  • abundance of trees and pervious cover (low plants)
  • wood, brick, stone, tile and concrete construction materials

LCZ6

Source:  Stewart and Oke (2012)