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Long-term benefits of green roofs and facades: an in-depth analysis

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Long-term benefits of green roofs and facades: an in-depth analysis

25 October 2024
The study explores how green roofs and facades enhance energy efficiency by improving insulation, regulating temperatures, and reducing heat island effects, thereby promoting sustainable urban development. The paper also addresses current research gaps in the subject focusing on long-term benefits of these systems.
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The study investigates the impact of green roofs and facades on building energy efficiency and sustainability, focusing on their role in optimising energy use and promoting sustainable urban development. It highlights the following key benefits:

  • Improved insulation and reduced heat transfer

  • Regulation of indoor temperatures

  • Mitigation of urban heat island effects

These features help reduce the need for artificial heating and cooling

By analysing case studies from diverse climates, the study addresses gaps in previous research by focusing on the long-term practical impacts of greenery systems and encourages their integration to combat climate change and pollution.

16/10/2024

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Yara Nasr, Henri El Zakhem, Ameur El Amine Hamami, Makram El Bachawati, Rafik Belarbi
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