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Perspectives on Quality Risk in the Building Process of Blue-Green Roofs in Norway

Buildings, 2020
As climate change brings an increase in torrential rain events in Nordic climates, new technologies are developed to manage stormwater. Blue-green roofs are constructed as a means to reduce the runoff of stormwater from roofs and reduce the risk of urban
Erlend Andenæs, Atle Engebø, Berit Time, Jardar Lohne, Olav Torp, Tore Kvande   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Green roofs and green façades for improving sustainability of towns [PDF]

Acta Horticulturae, 2018
Nowadays, buildings in Europe account for a consumption of 40% of total energy use and about 65% of total electricity consumption. According to the European Directive on the energy performance of buildings (EPBD Directive), solutions such as green roofs and green walls can help to reduce energy consumptions and the greenhouse gases emissions by ...
Bibbiani, C., Campiotti, A., Giagnacovo, G., Incrocci, L., Pardossi, A., Latini, A., Schettini, E., Vox, G.   +7 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Success of coastal sage scrub restoration is influenced by local adaptations of shrub species

American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Restoring plant communities is increasingly challenging with climate change. While practitioners have traditionally used local seed sources, many are recommending assisted migration, possibly from more extreme environments such as inland rather than coastal environments, for restoration.
Moises R. Perea‐Vega, Megan E. Lulow, Julie E. Coffey, Amy K. Henry, Katharina T. Schmidt, Priscilla M. Ta, Kailen A. Mooney, Sarah Kimball   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nature-based solutions for sustainable cities: A review of the state of the art of green roof research

Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
The study of green roofs is an interdisciplinary field recognized for its eco-friendly roofingsolutions. Green roofs offer ecological, economic, and societal benefits, making them an ef-fective way to address urbanization's negative impacts.
Pablo Marinangeli, Vanesa Y. Bohn, Agustina Gutierrez   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Performance of Blue-Green Roofs in Cold Climates: A Scoping Review

Buildings, 2018
Green and blue-green roofs are emerging as an increasingly popular feature of rooftops, particularly in urban areas. Particular problematic conditions render their usage complex in the Nordic countries.
Erlend Andenæs, Tore Kvande, Tone M. Muthanna, Jardar Lohne   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The evapotranspiration process in green roofs: A review [PDF]

Building and Environment, 2019
Previous research has shown that most of the green roof benefits are related to the cooling effect. In the literatura available, however, it is still not clear how and how much the evapotranspiration affects the performance of a green roof. In order to fill the gap in this research topic, this study carries out a review on the cooling effect due to the
Stefano Cascone, Julià Coma, Antonio Gagliano, Gabriel Pérez   +3 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Exposure to heat waves and drought improves subsequent leaf heat tolerance for five oak species in southern California

American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Given the threats of climate change, we investigated the impact of high temperatures separately and in combination with reduced soil water on leaf heat tolerance for five oaks (Fagaceae) with overlapping ranges in southern California, USA: Quercus agrifolia and Q. chrysolepis (evergreen species), Q. douglasii and Q.
Casey D. Wisely, G. Olivia Plumb, Mira N. Ranganath, Emily Dolida, Ishan Ashford, Graham Luethe, Tim Thibault, Gretchen B. North   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Rare Form of Microcephalic Primordial Dwarfism due to NSMCE2 Deficiency (Seckel Syndrome Type 10): A Report of Macular Involvement

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biallelic variants in NSMCE2 (MMS21), which encodes the SUMO E3 ligase subunit of the SMC5/6 chromatin‐maintenance complex, have recently been implicated in microcephalic primordial dwarfism (MPD), corresponding to Seckel syndrome type 10 (OMIM #617246).
Cristina Peduto, Céline Huber, Clément Paya, Isabelle Audo, Nathalie Boddaert, Valérie Cormier‐Daire   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Molecular Genetic Classes on Behavior in Prader‐Willi Syndrome

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A wide range of behavioral phenotypes has been described in PWS patients including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prevalence of behavioral disorders was studied in 292 participants over 3 years with genetically confirmed PWS (N = 164 females and N = 128 males) with deletion (N = 182) and mUPD (maternal uniparental disomy) (N = 99).
Ranim Mahmoud, Merlin G. Butler, Wai Park, Jennifer L. Miller, Daniel J. Driscoll, June‐Anne Gold, Virginia Kimonis   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘Hurry Up and Get Me out of Here’: The Experience of People Under 65 Years (Still) Stuck in Aged Care

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Australian Government set a target for no‐one under 65 years of age to be living in residential aged care (RAC) by 2025. The numbers of young people in residential aged care (YPIRAC) have significantly declined since the start of the targets.
Elroy Dearn, Kate D'Cruz, Mark Brown, Jacinta Douglas, Dianne Winkler   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source