Vertical greenery systems (VGS) integrate vegetation into the building facades to reduce
wall surface temperature, thereby reducing building energy consumption. The mechanisms …

Urban heat island (UHI) and urban pollution island (UPI) effects are two major challenges
that affect the liveability and sustainability of cities under the circumstance of climate change …

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

A closer look at the built environment shows that opportunities lie in transforming buildings
with nature-based solutions for fostering climate resilience. To understand the potential of …

Green infrastructure alternatives such as green roofs and walls (GRGW) are part of nature-
based solutions for managing complex urban environmental, health, and well-being …

The integration of vertical greening systems and green roofs with buildings is currently a
popular urban development approach aimed at mitigating the urban heat island effect and …

Green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI) offers environmental benefits in urban areas, yet its
impact on air pollution is under-researched, and the literature fragmented. This review …

In recent years, there has been a growing integration between nature and technology, which
has led to the emergence of Greenery as a bio-based building technology that can provide …

This paper introduces the integrated Small-Scale Plant-Based Air Filtration (SPAF) system, a
novel integration of air filtration and urban agriculture, specifically designed for edge …

Cities have a significant role in the current climate change and air pollution crisis; hence, it is
urgent to mitigate the negative effects of pollution in urban settlements. This situation …