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Thermal performance of an extensive green roof under semi-arid conditions in Central Argentina
, 2021 Extensive green roofs improve the provision of ecosystem services in urban environments, particularly in semiarid regions. The aim of this paper is to compare their thermal performance during six months between two rooms, one with a green roof and the ...
Cáceres, Cecilia Solange +12 more
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The potential of coconut waste as green roof materials to improve stormwater runoff
Water Science and Technology, 2023 Urbanization is one of the leading causes of urban flooding as rapid development produces more impervious areas in cities. The application of green roofs is regarded as an effective technology to minimize the adverse effects of urban development.
Noor Suraya Romali +2 more
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An experimental study of greywater irrigated green roof systems in an arid climate [PDF]
, 2018 Green roofs provide multi-functional benefits to the built environment. They minimize urban heat island effects, enhance biodiversity, reduce carbon footprints, provide hydraulic benefits to urban runoff, and improve overall environmental sustainability.
Abaya, Jameelu S., Chowdhury, Rezaul K
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Green roof gardens – Selecting allergy friendly vegetation: a GA2LEN position paper
, 2023 Green roof gardens are important for planetary health by mitigating the effects of urbanization. Because of the nature of green roof gardens, only particular plants can be used.
Christou, Demetrios +25 more
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019 Green roofs are a way for cities to mitigate environmental stressors, such as heatwaves and droughts. However, these environmental stressors can adversely affect green roof vegetation, causing challenges for plant growth and survival and subsequently ...
Jessica M. K. Hoch +10 more
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Parametric simulation study for green roof retrofit over high performance solar house prototype “EFdeN Signature” [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 The advantages of green roofs are well documented, ranging from heat island reduction, thermal comfort, air quality, stormwater management and energy savings for buildings.
BAICEANU Mihai, CATALINA Tiberiu
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, 2021 There is an increased interest in including green roofs in building legislation to enable green infrastructure and improve the built environments. Yet, trees on buildings in particular, have received little attention.
Michael, Ruby N. +2 more
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Model research on the influence of green roofs on environmental parameters in urban agglomerations
E3S Web of Conferences, 2018 This study presents features of green roofs in urban areas with a particular emphasis on the filtration of air pollutants, heavy metals removal, reduction of rainwater runoff from roof surfaces and thermal insulation.
Suszanowicz Dariusz
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Engineering Proceedings, 2023 Environmental issues related to global warming and urbanization are becoming more serious. Many studies have shown that urban vertical planting can effectively reduce ambient temperature. However, the impact of different vertical planting combinations on
Ying-Ming Su, Yu-Ting Hsu
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Technical and engineering issues in green roof retrofit
, 2016 Retrofitting the existing stock of buildings is imperative, as only 1-2% is added annually to the total stock of buildings, and around 87% of the buildings that we will have by 2050 are already built (Kelly, 2009).
Feitosa, RC +3 more
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