Re-Leaf highlights how trees act as natural cooling machines in cities. It shows how shading and evapotranspiration by trees are vital forclimate-responsive urban design. Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Dubai, and Rome are featured in an interactive catalogue of thousands of tree species, understanding their cooling potential, as well as urban maps that visualise how greenery creates cooling pathways across different climates.
Re-Leaf demonstrates the tangible benefits of increased urban greenery, showcasing how strategic tree placement can cool cities, reduce heat exposure, and enhance urban life through nature-based solutions.
Re-Leaf
Martina Mazzarello, Senseable City Lab, MIT
Fabio Duarte, Senseable City Lab, MIT
Pietro Pagliaro
Sara Beery, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, MIT
Umberto Fugiglando, Senseable City Lab, MIT
Diego Morra, Senseable City Lab, MIT
Jae Joong Lee, Purdue University
