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Energy consumption and heat island effect mitigation analysis of different roofs considering superposition coupling

Frontiers in Energy Research, 2023
Building energy, particularly air conditioning energy, makes for a significant fraction of overall societal energy usage. The heat island effect is a common urban environmental concern that threatens human sustainable development. Roofs, which cover more
Shanguo Zhao, Shanguo Zhao, Xiaosong Zhang   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Radiative Cooling by Green(er) Solvents‐Upcycled Polyvinyl Chloride From Drug Blisters Waste

Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.
This study explores upcycling poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) from used pharmaceutical blisters into sustainable radiative cooling materials. Using solvent separation and membrane fabrication, PVC was converted into white membranes paired with aluminum foil.
Andrea Lanfranchi, Paola Lova, Davide Comoretto   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urban Resilience through Green Roofing: A Literature Review on Dual Environmental Benefits [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Urban areas face significant environmental challenges, notably rainwater management and the urban heat island effect. As sustainable ecological infrastructures, Green roofs provide dual benefits in addressing these issues.
Zhang Xingyu, Soe Aung Naing, Dong Sihui, Chen Minghao, Wu Mengzhen, Htwe Thet   +5 more
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Australian green roofs attract bees with similar functional traits, but species-specific responses to local attributes differ significantly

Basic and Applied Ecology
Bees are important pollinators but are globally in decline due to the effects of climate and land use change, for example loss of habitat and urban heat island associated with urbanisation.
J. Schiller, J. Brown, A.K. Hahs, N.S.G. Williams, C.G. Threlfall   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Productive Green Roofs [PDF]

, 2017
Although interest in productive gardening, as part of a healthy, high density city lifestyle, is growing rapidly, severe spatial constraints limit opportunities for ground-level community gardens and urban farms.
Pryor, MR
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Collaborating with transnational families: Learning from the experiences of family caretakers, educators, psychologists, and spiritual leaders in Honduras

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This manuscript centers on the experiences of caretakers of minors in Honduran transnational families (TNFs) in which one or both parents emigrated, and of the schoolteachers, professional psychologists, and spiritual leaders working with these families.
Marco Gemignani, Yolanda Hernández‐Albújar, Nerea Larrinaga‐Bidegain   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Influencing Factors and Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Water Management on Green Roofs: A Systematic Quantitative Review

Architecture, 2023
Green roofs are becoming popular in urban areas due to their potential benefits, including energy efficiency, urban heat island mitigation, and stormwater management. However, their water consumption can negatively impact water resources.
Majed Abuseif
doaj   +1 more source

Community awareness of green roofs in Sydney [PDF]

, 2014
There are environmental, economic and social benefits of installing green roofs and walls on city buildings. The environmental benefits are lower building related operational carbon emissions, reductions in the urban heat island, increases in bio ...
Heller, A, Manion, J, Osmond, P, Sharman, L, Sumich, M, Wilkinson, SJ   +5 more
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I tetti verdi di tipo estensivo : biodiversità ad alta quota [PDF]

, 2016
Le città sono state paragonate da Odum a degli organismi eterotrofi che basano la loro crescita ed espansione sull’uso indiscriminato di risorse e sono causa di perdita irreversibile e frammentazione degli habitat naturali.
Baumann, Nathalie, Brenneisen, Stephan, Catalano, Chiara, Guarino, Riccardo   +3 more
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