Green roofs are artificial ecosystems that provide a nature-based solution to environmental
challenges such as climate change and the urban heat island. Green roofs aid in the …

Energy demand is growing significantly worldwide to create thermal comfort in buildings. Air-
conditioning is contributing to energy consumption at a massive scale in the residential and …

Urban overheating, driven by global climate change and urban development, is a major
contemporary challenge that substantially impacts urban livability and sustainability …

The combined trends of urban heat island (UHI) intensification and global warming led to an
increased tendency towards on the greening of cities as a tool for UHI mitigation. Our study …

Planning for and implementing multifunctional nature-based solutions can improve urban
ecosystems' adaptation to climate change, foster urban resilience, and enable social and …

Abstract Photovoltaic (PV)-green roofs, a new development integrating the PV system with a
green roof, provide additional benefits for renewable electricity production as compared to …

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

Abstract Urban Heat Islands (UHI) occur in and around cities, leading to warmer
temperatures than in surrounding rural areas. The UHI effect increases energy demand, air …

The collection of research conducted over the past decade on urban heat islands and its
mitigation strategies reflects the new approaches of scientists, researchers, and government …

Cool roofs play a significant role in mitigating urban heat islands, improving indoor thermal
comfort, and saving energy. In recent years, with advances in the manufacturing of …