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 …

The combination of urbanization and global warming leads to urban overheating and
compounds the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events due to climate change. Yet …

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 …

Roofs have been recognized as a potential area for intervention to achieve energy savings
in buildings and enhance indoor comfort. In this context, green and cool roofs emerged as …

Green roofs are artificial ecosystems that provide a nature-based solution to environmental
problems such as climate change and the urban heat island effect by absorbing solar …

Extensive green roofs are considered an effective energy conservation measure for
increasing buildings' energy efficiency and reducing the heat wave effect in dense build …

Green structures such as roofs or facades are great examples of ways to mitigate climate
change, and they have multidisciplinary benefits. One of them is water retention during …

Blue-green roofs can potentially enhance the outdoor thermal environment in urban areas
and reduce indoor energy consumption. By integrating a water retention layer with green …

Green roofs attract wide attention for building energy conservation and sustainable
development. However, the heat transfer coefficient of green roofs is not well defined. In this …

The building sector is rated as a big consumer of electric energy and emissions, responsible
for about 40% of final electric energy consumption. As a result, the Paris Agreement 2015 …