The construction industry is a major user of non-renewable energy and contributor to
emission of greenhouse gases, thus requiring to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by …

Urban areas remarkably affect global public health due to their emissions of greenhouse
gases and poor air quality. Although urban areas only cover 2% of the Earth's surface, they …

Densely built areas are affected by higher air-pollutant concentrations, representing a
significant risk to public health. At the same time, urban settlements have a remarkable …

Cool roofs offer a passive solution to reduce cooling demand in buildings. However, they
increase heating demand in cold seasons. The annual energy-saving potential of cool roofs …

Green roofs (GRs) contribute to urban greening and adaptation to climate change and
belong to a small group of measures that can be implemented even in densely built-up …

Although green roofs are considered among the most sustainable building envelopes, an
expanding tendency is the use of recycled or reused materials and low-cost products to …

The green transformation of the built environment is aimed at improving sustainability and
can be supported by digitalization, which has become a significant tool to support the …

This research investigates the potential of volcanic ash as a green roof material, focusing on
its thermal conductivity, physical characteristics, and permeability. Laboratory tests were …

Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) are becoming popular as building elements such
as windows, roofs, and outer walls. Because BIPVs have both a construction material …

Urban green roofs have emerged as a significant trend in urban architecture worldwide,
offering numerous benefits, including enhanced energy performance, improved urban …