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npj Urban Sustainability, 2023 Green roofs affect the urban food-water-energy nexus and have the potential to contribute to sustainability. Here we developed a generalizable methodology and framework for data-sparse cities to analyze the food-water-energy nexus of green roofs.
Fanxin Meng +8 more
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The role of green roofs as urban habitats for biodiversity modulated by their design: a review
Environmental Research Letters, 2023 In view of the demographic revolution and the rapid development of urban environments, the installation of green roofs could be a tool to ensure human well-being (e.g.
Sékou F. M. Coulibaly +4 more
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Sustainability, 2023 Building energy consumption is an essential source of greenhouse gas (GHG) and air pollution. Green roofs can directly absorb ambient CO2 and remove air pollutants through their vegetation layers, but a limited number of studies have examined their ...
Yuanfan Zheng, Liang Chen
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Do looks matter? A case study on extensive green roofs using discrete choice experiments [PDF]
, 2018 Extensive green roofs are a promising type of urban green that can play an important role in climate proofing and ultimately in the sustainability of our cities.
Bleys, Brent +4 more
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Sustainable Urban Environment through Green Roofs: A Literature Review with Case Studies
Sustainability, 2023 This study conducts a literature review coupled with case-study calculations comparing the thermal contribution of semi-intensive and intensive (deeper) green roofs to non-insulated and insulated building roofs, and enhancing comprehension by validating ...
Dimitris Perivoliotis +9 more
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Synergy between Photovoltaic Panels and Green Roofs
Energies, 2023 To reduce the impact of climate change in the form of low-carbon developments, innovations in sustainable building strategies are imperative. In this regard, the performance of a double-roof house consisting of a photovoltaic panel roof (PV) and green ...
F. Alonso-marroquin, G. Qadir
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Green Roofs’ End of Life: A Literature Review
Energies, 2023 Green roofs are increasingly being used in urban settings because of the many benefits they are capable of providing. Because of their widespread use, the issue of how to conduct proper disposal of green roofs once they have reached their end of life is ...
G. Rizzo +4 more
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Atmosphere, 2023 The present study investigated the cooling effect of extensive green roofs and green façades, at the pedestrian level, of a Mediterranean densely populated neighborhood.
A. Tseliou +4 more
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Key Barriers and Feasibility of Implementing Green Roofs on Buildings in Malaysia
Buildings, 2023 The implementation of green roofs in buildings offers various environmental, social, and economic advantages. Despite Malaysia’s rapid urbanization, green roofs are not commonly integrated into existing or new buildings, which limits their potential ...
Hadhirra Nurdiana Abdul Hamid +2 more
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Methodology for the Design and Evaluation of Green Roofs in Egypt [PDF]
Port Said Engineering Research Journal, 2016 Green roofs have been gaining popularity in recent years, as an effective way to solve many environmental problems, many countries concerned with the application of green roofs in cities.
Mostafa El-Ahwal +3 more
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