Effects of shading and composition on green roof media temperature and moisture

Three of the primary functions of green roofs in urban areas are to delay rainwater runoff, moderate building temperatures, and ameliorate the urban heat island (UHI) effect. A major impediment to the survival of plants on an unirrigated extensive green roof (EGR) is the harsh rooftop environment, i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of environmental management 2021-03, Vol.281, p.111882-111882, Article 111882
Hauptverfasser:	Bollman, Michael A., DeSantis, Grace E., Waschmann, Ronald S., Mayer, Paul M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Building energy Cities Conservation of Natural Resources Cool roof Extensive green roof Green infrastructure Hot Temperature Native plants Northwestern United States Plant growing media Temperature
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