Many regions have turned to low impact development technologies (LIDs), which are
implemented to restore the changes in stormwater runoff that have resulted from …

Growing media (substrate) is a fundamental part of a green roof, providing water, nutrients
and support to plants. However, little research has reviewed how it affects plant …

Green infrastructure and in particular green roofs are crucial to meet the challenge of
sustainable urbanisation fostered by the current European Research and Innovation …

Cities around the globe search for solutions to tackle the challenges of climate resilience
and energy consumption. The potential of green roofs representing a nature-based solution …

In the present work, field measurement and simulation method were employed to investigate
the effects of several green roofs variables on regional thermal environment in Chongqing …

Substrate design is important for stormwater retention and plant survival on green roofs.
Green roof substrates are mostly inorganic, providing long-term stability, while organic …

A study was conducted in a controlled environment greenhouse to examine the potential of
recycled crushed porcelain and foamed glass for use as a component of green roof …

Urban ecosystems are increasingly recognized as key providers of ecosystem services.
Among them, green roofs are particularly fashionable, and are in high demand by citizens …

Green roof technology is increasingly being used to improve the energy and environmental
performance of buildings. However, the description of the thermal behaviour of green roofs …

Using local and recycled materials is a sustainable way to establish a vegetated roof. In
order to understand how the roof ecosystem functions and returns ecosystem services, it is …