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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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Soil microarthropod community dynamics in extensive green roofs [PDF]
, 2013 Green roofs are of increasing interest to ecologists, engineers and architects, as cities grow and aim to become more sustainable. They could be exploited to improve urban biodiversity and ecosystem services, yet almost nothing is known about them from a
Gange, Alan C., Rumble, Heather
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into building structures introduces distinct fire risks with critical implications for occupant safety. This review examines the key fire hazards associated with PV implementation and explores mitigation strategies, including flame‐retardant additives.
Florian Ollagnon +7 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A food‐grade cooling composite made from starch and recycled eggshell powder offers a scalable, ultra‐low‐cost solution for passive daytime radiative cooling. Easily prepared using basic kitchen tools, this material empowers communities, even in areas with limited infrastructure, to stay cooler during worsening summer heat waves.
Qimeng Song +3 more
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Energy and Economic Evaluation of Green Roofs for Residential Buildings in Hot-Humid Climates
Buildings, 2017 Green roofs may be considered a passive energy saving technology that also offer benefits like environmental friendliness and enhancement of aesthetic and architectural qualities of buildings.
Abubakar S. Mahmoud +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.The pyrene and ether groups are incorporated into the covalent triazine polymer (CTP) structure. The synergistic effect of the two functional groups endows CTP with better electron transfer, light absorption, and oxygen activation properties. An impressive apparent quantum yield (13.2% @420 nm) and a remarkable solar‐to‐chemical conversion efficiency ...
Chong Wang +10 more
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Green-roof as a solution to solve stormwater management issues? Assessment on a long time period at the parcel scale [PDF]
, 2014 International audienceExperimental green-roof rainfall–runoff observations have shown a positive impact on stormwater management at the building scale; with a decrease in the peak discharge and a decrease in runoff volume.
de Gouvello, Bernard +2 more
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Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Glass, historically valued for its purity and durability, has long inspired artists and societies. This article introduces the concept of “Archeo‐Inspiration”, drawing on cultural and historical contexts of glass to guide future material innovations.
Eva von Contzen +3 more
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Thermography of the extensive green roof of multifunctional building Brno [PDF]
MATEC Web of ConferencesThe article describes the state of the extensive green roof in winter. It deals with heat transmission on a vegetated roof with a vegetation layer thickness of up to 10 cm. The case study describes the condition of the green roof, which was implemented a
Mohapl Martin, Jílek Jan
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PENGUJIAN KUALITAS AIR HUJAN DENGAN APLIKASI MEDIA GREEN ROOF DI PERUMAHAN BUMI PERMATA LAMNYONG KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR [PDF]
, 2016 Perubahan iklim di Indonesia mengakibatkan durasi waktu musim kemarau dan musim hujan tidak mudah untuk diprediksi. Oleh karena itu, sumberdaya air harus dilindungi agar tetap dimanfaatkan dengan beragam cara, salah satunya dengan menampung air hujan ...
FITRI ANDRI YANI
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