Global temperatures have continued to rise for decades, partly due to human-caused
greenhouse gas emissions and subsequent urban heat island (UHI) effects. This current …

As a form of green infrastructure, green roofs can enhance urban biodiversity by providing
complex vegetation structures, supplying increased foraging and roosting opportunities for …

In the transition to a more sustainable built environment over the last two decades, the
“greening” of architecture as a popular approach has received widespread attention …

In urban spaces, localised energy generation through rooftop solar has become increasingly
popular, and green roofs are often used for a range of services such as thermal insulation. In …

Urban population and urbanisation are increasing rapidly, mainly in develo** countries,
usually at the expense of green and blue areas. This trend will decrease the ecosystems' …

Urbanisation has led to a growing need for sustainable development leading to climate
resilient cities. As the urban heat burden increases in severity, technologies to improve the …

This study aimed to evaluate the technical feasibility of a multilayer detention roof, namely a
purple roof, in managing urban stormwater. A purple roof is conceptually and technically …

Green infrastructure can release oxygen, and capture particulate matter (PM), which can
improve urban air quality and heat islands. This study aims to develop a green curtain to …

Australia is experiencing mounting pressures related to processes of urbanisation,
biodiversity loss and climate change felt at large in cities. At the same time, it is cities that …

Increased urbanization combined with the intensification of short rainfall events has
worsened the urban flood issue. Among the different blue-green solutions to mitigate pluvial …