The global boom in urbanization and infrastructure, especially in develo** countries, has
resulted in the urban heat island (UHI). This recent review analyzes the current development …

Urban areas are critical in accomplishing the clean energy transition and meeting the
climate goals in the Paris Agreement. The first part of this paper presents a systematic …

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 …

The population explosion continually witnessed in urban areas results in more impenetrable
surfaces like built structures and roads. Rapid urbanization increases air temperature and …

The green facades and living walls of vertical greenery systems (VGS) are gaining
increasing importance as sustainable building design elements because they can improve …

Vertical green facades (VGFs) are one of the most promising technologies for reducing
building energy consumption and mitigating the urban heat island phenomenon. Many …

Demographic growth entails an increase in the construction of buildings and streets, whose
materials significantly absorb heat and, upon release, create discomfort for the inhabitants of …

Double-skin green facades using deciduous climbing plants are easy-to-implement
construction systems stated to be effective energy-saving tools for buildings during cooling …

With global health concerns of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19), house quarantine was
considered to prevent the outbreak of the disease and to ensure physical health. However, it …

An urban environment is subject to elevated temperatures and higher pollution levels
compared to less densely populated areas. Implementing green infrastructures, such as …