In the face of accelerating urbanization, urban ecology is an important multidisciplinary
science for developing future cities, with roots in many fields of research. In light of the …

Vertical greenery systems (VGS) integrate vegetation into the building facades to reduce
wall surface temperature, thereby reducing building energy consumption. The mechanisms …

With the continuous development of urbanization, two-dimensional (2D) landscape pattern
is insufficient to explain the complex urban thermal phenomenon, while three-dimensional …

Abstract Sustainable Development Goal# 7 calls for “access to affordable, reliable,
sustainable and modern energy for all.” Scientific evidence is growing that greenhouse-gas …

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To prove the promotion of urban green to mitigate the regionally predetermined heat stress
on the local urban scale, comprehensive numerical simulations using ENVI-met v5. 0.2 were …

Vertical vegetation systems are an innovative passive method for decreasing the thermal
energy demand of buildings while increasing the quality of urban life. The main objective of …

Applying vertical green facades (VGFs) on building envelopes is an effective design strategy
to reduce building energy consumption and mitigate the urban heat island effect. Although …

Demographic growth entails an increase in the construction of buildings and streets, whose
materials significantly absorb heat and, upon release, create discomfort for the inhabitants of …

Green walls (GW) can diminish building's surface temperature through shading, insulation,
and evapotranspiration mechanisms. These can be analyzed by computer models that …