Greenery as a mitigation and adaptation strategy to urban heat
The absence of vegetation in urban areas contributes to the establishment of the urban heat
island, markedly increasing thermal stress for residents, driving morbidity and mortality …
island, markedly increasing thermal stress for residents, driving morbidity and mortality …
Green roof and green wall benefits and costs: A review of the quantitative evidence
Greening the urban environment can be an important strategy to tackle the problems of
urban densification and meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Green …
urban densification and meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Green …
[HTML][HTML] Decarbonizing or illusion? How carbon emissions of commercial building operations change worldwide
To lead the low-carbon transition in global buildings, this study is the first to use the
generalized Divisia index method (GDIM) to identify the factors driving carbon emissions …
generalized Divisia index method (GDIM) to identify the factors driving carbon emissions …
[HTML][HTML] Albedo changes caused by future urbanization contribute to global warming
The replacement of natural lands with urban structures has multiple environmental
consequences, yet little is known about the magnitude and extent of albedo-induced …
consequences, yet little is known about the magnitude and extent of albedo-induced …
[HTML][HTML] Worldwide carbon neutrality transition? Energy efficiency, renewable, carbon trading and advanced energy policies
Y Zhou - Energy Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Climate change and energy shortage crisis promptly necessitate achievement of sustainable
development goals. However, there is no straightforward pathways for low-carbon …
development goals. However, there is no straightforward pathways for low-carbon …
[HTML][HTML] Urban green space cooling effect in cities
Urban green spaces are considered an appropriate way to reduce urban heat island effects
and provide comfort to the nearby occupants. In addition to cooling the actual space, urban …
and provide comfort to the nearby occupants. In addition to cooling the actual space, urban …
Effect of green wall installation on urban heat island and building energy use: A climate-informed systematic literature review
T Susca, F Zanghirella, L Colasuonno… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Urban Heat Island (UHI) is a worldwide threat affecting building energy demand,
public health, and energy security. Green wall deployment can simultaneously positively …
public health, and energy security. Green wall deployment can simultaneously positively …
Implementation of a specific urban water management-Sponge City
Climate change, rapid urbanization and inappropriate urban planning policies in many
countries have resulted in urban water-related problems, such as flooding disasters, water …
countries have resulted in urban water-related problems, such as flooding disasters, water …
A systematic review of passive energy consumption optimisation strategy selection for buildings through multiple criteria decision-making techniques
Buildings account for a significant proportion of global energy demand, which is testament to
population growth and changes to life patterns. Experts in energy studies have continued to …
population growth and changes to life patterns. Experts in energy studies have continued to …
A review of net zero energy buildings in hot and humid climates: Experience learned from 34 case study buildings
Sustainable development in the building sector requires the integration of energy efficiency
and renewable energy utilization in buildings. In recent years, the concept of net zero energy …
and renewable energy utilization in buildings. In recent years, the concept of net zero energy …