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Costs and Benefits of Green Roof Types for Cities and Building Owners
Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, 2019 Increasing urbanization and the effects of climate change will bring new challenges for cities, such as energy saving and supply of renewable energy, preventing urban heat islands and water retention to deal with more frequent downpours.
Sita H. van der Meulen
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THE INFLUENCE OF “GREEN” ROOFS ON THE QUALITY OF RAINFLOW IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Геохімія техногенезу, 2023 The results of research aimed at assessing the quality of runoff from ‘green’ roofs as a source of pollutants, particularly heavy metals, are presented.
T.M. Tkachenko +2 more
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2022 Installing green roofs and green walls in urban areas is suggested to supply multiple ecosystem services of benefit to human health and well-being. In a three-step literature review, we examined current knowledge on the link between public health and ...
Åsa Ode Sang +2 more
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Legislative requirements related to substrate depth as a barrier to the construction of green roofs in Bulgaria [PDF]
Silva Balcanica, 2020 There are 265 municipalities in Bulgaria. According to the national legislation, each Municipal Coun-cil adopts an Ordinance for the construction and protection of the green system.
Mariam Bozhilova +2 more
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Green roofs provide habitat for urban bats
Global Ecology and Conservation, 2015 Understanding bat use of human-altered habitat is critical for developing effective conservation plans for this ecologically important taxon. Green roofs, building rooftops covered in growing medium and vegetation, are increasingly important conservation
K.L. Parkins, J.A. Clark
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Green roofs as a means of pollution abatement [PDF]
Environmental Pollution, 2011 Green roofs involve growing vegetation on rooftops and are one tool that can help mitigate the negative effects of pollution. This review encompasses published research to date on how green roofs can help mitigate pollution, how green roof materials influence the magnitude of these benefits, and suggests future research directions.
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UCST‐Driven Shape Morphing in Digital Light Processing 4D‐Printed Hydrogels
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.A DLP‐printable UCST hydrogel based on poly(acrylic acid‐co‐acrylamide) enables reversible thermally induced expansion and 4D shape morphing. Rational control of composition, porosity, and multimaterial architecture enables predictable 4D shape morphing through differential swelling and localized actuation, opening new opportunities for high‐resolution
Fato Niang +2 more
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Enhancing Urban Sustainability: Water-Saving Bio-Solar Green Roofs in Mediterranean Climates
Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment SystemsGreen roofs are expanding due to their advantages but may face water deficits in the summer. However, bio-solar green roofs integrating renewable energy and green infrastructure could positively contribute to sustainable urban development and enhance ...
Behrouz Pirouz +4 more
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Avian response to green roofs in urban landscapes in the Midwestern USA
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2015 Green roofs present an opportunity to provide large areas of vegetation that could serve as bird habitat in urban areas. Point‐count surveys at 12 green‐roof study locations in the midwestern United States were conducted during the bird breeding season ...
Carly J. Eakin +5 more
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Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza +3 more
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