8.5 How does urban form influence energy demand in cities?

i. Industry is the most relevant sector responsible for energy demand. Urban form does not have a significant influence.

ii. The most relevant influence of urban form is through the street network on transport demand, and it is mainly expressed in trip generation.

iii. The influence is mainly twofold: of street network on transport demand, mainly expressed in trip generation; and of buildings in terms of end uses such as heating, cooling, and lighting.