Worldwide, green infrastructure is increasingly used to mitigate the impacts of dense urban
areas, contributing towards the naturalization of the built environment. However, for …

Cities are constantly evolving and so are the living conditions within and between them.
Rapid urbanization and the ever-growing need for housing have turned large areas of many …

Green infrastructure could provide a suite of benefits, including stormwater management
and climate change impact mitigation. While European countries, the USA and Canada are …

There are many factors that have a major influence on reducing the energy expenditure in
building sector. This research aims at qualitative and quantitative assessment of those …

Expansion of modern cities reduces green areas, especially within city centres where the
urban heat island has become a significant problem. In an attempt to increase greenery in …

Green roofs and walls have recently emerged as conservation tools, and they offer
promising additional opportunities to enhance biodiversity in cities. However, their …

Rapid urbanization and increasing environmental challenges driven by climate change
have diminished the efficacy and efficiency of traditional green infrastructure, particularly in …

Despite its environmental and financial benefits for public and private sectors, adoption of
the green roof (GR) system comprises barriers that have inhibited its application in Malaysia …

This study aimed to evaluate the technical feasibility of a multilayer detention roof, namely a
purple roof, in managing urban stormwater. A purple roof is conceptually and technically …

Green retrofit of aged residential buildings offers an alternative solution to reduce global
energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The promotion of green retrofit and the …