Green roofs and green walls are effective resilient and adaptive solutions that provide
multiple ecosystem services when implemented in urban environments. In the past years …

The residential sector is one of the primary energy consumers and emitters of greenhouse
gases. Given the environmental problem, one of the methods of mitigating electricity …

One of the most critical determinants of a green roof's performance is the type of vegetation
planted on its surface. This study examines the factors influencing the choice of plant for …

Green roofs are widely considered as a promising nature-based solution for urban
stormwater management. In this study, the stormwater retention and detention performance …

Green roofs, as a nature-based solution, can be an effective tool for cities to improve the
thermal environment, save energy, and combat climate change. However, it remains unclear …

Green roofs are environmentally-friendly architectural solutions that contribute to air quality
improvement, especially in an air-polluted metropolis like Tehran, where space is scarce …

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 …

A green roof (GR) provides numerous social, environmental, and personal benefits through
its lifespan, while exploiting these benefits is associated with several uncertainties. Since …

This study explores the potential synergy between green roofs, also considering other types
of flat roofs, and solar panels in sustainable energy production. Indeed, in a global context of …

In this research, the simulation and modeling of the energy use for a two-story theoretical
building which is equipped with the green roof in three various climates of Iran (Tabriz: cold …