Green roof substrates—A literature review
S Kader, S Chadalavada, L Jaufer… - Frontiers in Built …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular in urban construction due to their wide array
of benefits for creating a sustainable ecosystem. Many stakeholders invest in green roofs in …
of benefits for creating a sustainable ecosystem. Many stakeholders invest in green roofs in …
Improving the detrimental aspects of salinity in salinized soils of arid and semi-arid areas for effects of vermicompost leachate on salt stress in seedlings
The present study was performed to determine the effects of vermicompost leachate on
growth, quality, and nutrients of Sedum album seedlings under salt stress. The study was …
growth, quality, and nutrients of Sedum album seedlings under salt stress. The study was …
Which Plant Species for Green Roofs in the Mediterranean Environment?
In recent years, owing to intense urbanization and global change with the consequent
extreme climate effects, interest in green roofs, even extensive ones, in the Mediterranean …
extreme climate effects, interest in green roofs, even extensive ones, in the Mediterranean …
Evaluating the effectiveness of spontaneous vegetation for stormwater mitigation on green roofs
Green roofs can reduce stormwater runoff in urban areas by capturing rainfall. The extent of
this capture is partially influenced by vegetation type and cover, which can be manipulated …
this capture is partially influenced by vegetation type and cover, which can be manipulated …
Feasibility study for estimating optimal substrate parameters for sustainable green roof in Sri Lanka
SA Kader, V Spalevic, B Dudic - Environment, Development and …, 2024 - Springer
In twenty-first century buildings, green roof systems are envisioned as great solution for
improving Environmental sustainability in urban ecosystems and it helps to mitigate various …
improving Environmental sustainability in urban ecosystems and it helps to mitigate various …
Assessment of recycled or locally available materials as green roof substrates
Importance of green roofs are growing due to their several benefits in urban areas. To
provide a sustainable green roof system and reduce the negative environmental effects of …
provide a sustainable green roof system and reduce the negative environmental effects of …
Are succulence or trait combinations related to plant survival on hot and dry green roofs?
The many ecosystem services that green roofs can provide rely on good plant coverage and
plant survival, which is challenging in hot and dry climates. While true succulents like Sedum …
plant survival, which is challenging in hot and dry climates. While true succulents like Sedum …
Sedum Growth Patterns under Different Pedoclimatic Conditions
This research paper presents a case study analysis of the behavior of three Sedum varieties
and their growth in three different types of substrates without additional watering or …
and their growth in three different types of substrates without additional watering or …
Establishment and development of ornamental grasses on green roofs and living walls
GP Suárez-Cáceres, DK Mejía-Sampedro… - Landscape and …, 2023 - Springer
Ornamental grasses are often used in gardens to improve biodiversity and as additional
aesthetical resources. However, their use in green roofs (GR) and living walls (LW) is not so …
aesthetical resources. However, their use in green roofs (GR) and living walls (LW) is not so …
Water use efficiency, growth and anatomic-physiological parameters of Mediterranean xerophytes as affected by substrate and irrigation on a green roof
L Tassoula, M Papafotiou… - Notulae Botanicae …, 2021 - notulaebotanicae.ro
The water use efficiency, growth and anatomic-physiological parameters of Mediterranean
medicinal xerophytes on a green roof was investigated, under the effect of water stress and …
medicinal xerophytes on a green roof was investigated, under the effect of water stress and …