Sedum root foraging in layered green roof substrates
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DOI: 10.1007/s11104-018-3729-z
Abstract: Background and aimsLayered profiles of designed soils may provide long-term benefits for green roofs, provided the vegetation can exploit resources in the different layers. We aimed to quantify Sedum root foraging for water and nutrients… read more here.
Keywords: sedum root; layered green; foraging layered; root ... See more keywords
Multi-level numerical and statistical analysis of the hygrothermal behavior of a non-vegetated green roof in a mediterranean climate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.03.190
Abstract: Abstract Green Roofs (GR) represent a sustainable technological solution for reducing the environmental footprint of urban areas. Despite their benefits, traditional GRs have been criticized regarding their economic feasibility, suggesting to develop advanced hybrid engineering… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; non vegetated; green roof; hygrothermal behavior ... See more keywords
Long-term thermal performance evaluation of green roof system based on two new indexes: A case study in Shanghai area
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.04.001
Abstract: Abstract It's widely accepted that green roof systems exhibit varying thermal performances compared with common roofs, nonetheless, there are lack of indexes to characterize this difference with regards to internal mechanisms. In light of this… read more here.
Keywords: thermal performance; two new; area; green roof ... See more keywords
Thermal behaviour of a green roof containing insulation cork board. An experimental characterization using a bioclimatic chamber
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106179
Abstract: Abstract 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 is very complex since it depends on several… read more here.
Keywords: system; green roof; insulation; behaviour green ... See more keywords
Sustainability model to assess the suitability of green roof alternatives for urban air pollution reduction applied in Tehran
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.107683
Abstract: Abstract Green roofs are environmentally-friendly architectural solutions that contribute to air quality improvement, especially in an air-polluted metropolis like Tehran, where space is scarce and expensive. At present, there are different types of green roofs… read more here.
Keywords: air pollution; model; air; green roof ... See more keywords
Model development of Roof Thermal Transfer Value (RTTV) for green roof in tropical area: A case study in Singapore
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108101
Abstract: Abstract Green roofs have been used widely in tropical countries due to their energy-saving and passive cooling effect. However, the model to calculate a thermal performance evaluation metric has yet to be established, which has… read more here.
Keywords: green roof; model; green roofs; rttv ... See more keywords
Thermal-cooling performance of subtropical green roof with deep substrate and woodland vegetation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2018.05.014
Abstract: Abstract As building-integrated vegetation, green roofs can improve thermal performance of buildings and their ambience. Research efforts tended to focus on thermal behavior of extensive green roofs outside the tropics, with inadequate attention on intensive… read more here.
Keywords: surface; vegetation; green roof; woodland ... See more keywords
Effect of substrate depth on plant community development on a Michigan green roof
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2019.07.032
Abstract: Abstract Green roofs are gradually being accepted and implemented across North America as they can mitigate many of the negative effects that urban areas have on humans and the environment. As rooftops are filled with… read more here.
Keywords: green roof; perennials grasses; herbaceous perennials; substrate ... See more keywords
Temperature and cooling demand reduction by green-roof types in different climates and urban densities: A co-simulation parametric study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.03.066
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a parametric study on the effect of four green-roof types on outdoor/indoor temperature and cooling demand under four different climates and three urban densities using co-simulation approach with ENVI-met and EnergyPlus.… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; cooling demand; temperature; green roof ... See more keywords
Test box experiment and simulations of a green-roof: Thermal and energy performance of a residential building standard for Mexico
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.109709
Abstract: Abstract A thermal, environmental, and economic behavior study was performed for social housing in Mexico. This research focuses on the comparison between a traditional roof (TR) and a green roof (GR) under the weather conditions… read more here.
Keywords: energy; box experiment; green roof; test box ... See more keywords
A numerical and experimental investigation of the effectiveness of green roofs in tropical environments: The case study of Mauritius in mid and late winter
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117608
Abstract: Abstract The present work is a preliminary assessment of the performance of green roof at Reduit in Mauritius, located at latitude 20.23 ∘ S and longitude 57.49 ∘ E (Indian Ocean), which is influenced by… read more here.
Keywords: numerical experimental; indoor temperature; case; green roof ... See more keywords