A systematic review of photovoltaic-green roof systems in different climatic conditions focusing on sustainable cities and societies
Photovoltaic (PV) and green roof (GR) both are sustainable approach towards global
climatic change and urban heat island (UHI) effect. Integration of these systems result …
climatic change and urban heat island (UHI) effect. Integration of these systems result …
Review on integrated photovoltaic-green roof solutions on urban and energy-efficient buildings in hot climate
Climate change and urban heat islands (UHIs) pose mounting threats to built-up areas. In
this regard, photovoltaic panels and green roof systems (PV/GR) can offer numerous …
this regard, photovoltaic panels and green roof systems (PV/GR) can offer numerous …
The impact of urban form on outdoor thermal comfort in hot arid environments during daylight hours, case study: New Aswan
Although the geometry of urban settlements can significantly affect local microclimates,
planning of new urban communities in Upper Egypt largely ignores opportunities to design …
planning of new urban communities in Upper Egypt largely ignores opportunities to design …
Back from parcel planning to future heritage of urban courtyard: The 5th generation of Egyptian cities as a sustainable design manifesto for neo-arid neighbourhoods
As housing represents about 60% of cities land use and cities are responsible for 39% of
global carbon emissions, this work investigates the emergence of a new generation of …
global carbon emissions, this work investigates the emergence of a new generation of …
Solar irradiance reduction using optimized green infrastructure in arid hot regions: A case study in el-nozha district, Cairo, Egypt
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, studies focused on the relationship
between urban planning practice and climatology are still lacking, despite the fact that the …
between urban planning practice and climatology are still lacking, despite the fact that the …
Assessing the impact of urban parks across Köppen climatic zones: a systematic review
This review article addresses the gap in the literature concerning the role of urban parks in
providing cooling effects in hot and arid climatic zones. Using systematic review and content …
providing cooling effects in hot and arid climatic zones. Using systematic review and content …
Review of key factors that affect the implementation of bio-receptive façades in a hot arid climate: Case study north Egypt
Bio-receptive façade panels that support the natural growth of mosses, micro-organisms,
and small plant species are potential alternatives than traditional green walls. Supporting …
and small plant species are potential alternatives than traditional green walls. Supporting …
[HTML][HTML] Correlating the sky view factor with the pedestrian thermal environment in a hot arid university campus plaza
In hot, arid regions on university campuses, students are more vulnerable to heat stresses
than in street canyons in terms of function; however, the knowledge of the impact of built …
than in street canyons in terms of function; however, the knowledge of the impact of built …
Assessment of passive retrofitting scenarios in heritage residential buildings in hot, dry climates
Retrofitting heritage buildings for energy efficiency is not always easy where cultural values
are highly concerned, which requires an integrated approach. This paper aims to assess the …
are highly concerned, which requires an integrated approach. This paper aims to assess the …
[HTML][HTML] Modeling the Role of Courtyards with Clusters of Buildings in Enhancing Sustainable Housing Designs
As urbanization increases, buildings require greater amounts of energy for heating and
cooling, thereby necessitating the search for effective solutions. The courtyard is often …
cooling, thereby necessitating the search for effective solutions. The courtyard is often …