The effectiveness of green roofs in reducing building energy consumptions across different climates. A summary of literature results

P Bevilacqua - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2021 - Elsevier
Green roofs are an interesting technology that has attracted worldwide attention because of
the multi-disciplinary benefits, involving the improvement of stormwater management, the …

[HTML][HTML] Smart technologies for water resource management: An overview

SA Palermo, M Maiolo, AC Brusco, M Turco, B Pirouz… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
The latest progress in information and communication technology (ICT) and the Internet of
Things (IoT) have opened up new opportunities for real-time monitoring and controlling of …

[HTML][HTML] Management of urban waters with nature-based solutions in circular cities—Exemplified through seven urban circularity challenges

HV Oral, M Radinja, A Rizzo, K Kearney, TR Andersen… - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have been proven to effectively mitigate and solve resource
depletion and climate-related challenges in urban areas. The COST (Cooperation in …

[HTML][HTML] Closing water cycles in the built environment through nature-based solutions: The contribution of vertical greening systems and green roofs

D Pearlmutter, B Pucher, CSC Calheiros, KA Hoffmann… - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Water | Free Full-Text | Closing Water Cycles in the Built Environment through Nature-Based
Solutions: The Contribution of Vertical Greening Systems and Green Roofs Next Article in …

Synergies of green building retrofit strategies for improving sustainability and resilience via a building-scale food-energy-water nexus

A Valencia, W Zhang, L Gu, NB Chang… - Resources …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study examines a green building retrofit plan through a system dynamics model (SDM)
creating symbiosis embedded in a building-scale food-energy-water (FEW) nexus. An …

[HTML][HTML] Efficiency improvement of photovoltaic modules via back surface cooling

P Bevilacqua, S Perrella, D Cirone, R Bruno, N Arcuri - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Crystalline silicon photovoltaics are a cardinal and well-consolidated technology for the
achievement of energy efficiency goals, being installed worldwide for the production of clean …

[HTML][HTML] The role of HVAC design and windows on the indoor airflow pattern and ACH

B Pirouz, SA Palermo, SN Naghib, D Mazzeo, M Turco… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The purpose of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are to create
optimum thermal comfort and appropriate indoor air quality (IAQ) for occupants. Air …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the efficiency of green roofs using atmospheric water harvesting systems (an innovative design)

B Pirouz, SA Palermo, M Turco - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Conventional green roofs, although having numerous advantages, could place water
resources under pressure in dry periods due to irrigation requirements. Moreover, the …

[HTML][HTML] A Novel Strategy for Converting Conventional Structures into Net-Zero-Energy Buildings without Destruction

H Alghamdi, A Alviz-Meza - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The majority of energy consumption is attributed to buildings. Buildings designed with
environmentally sustainable features have the potential to reduce energy consumption. The …

[HTML][HTML] A novel idea for improving the efficiency of green walls in urban environment (an innovative design and technique)

B Pirouz, M Turco, SA Palermo - Water, 2020 - mdpi.com
The advantages of low-impact development approaches, such as green walls in an urban
environment, are numerous. These systems can be applied for managing stormwater …