Review on environmental aspects in smart city concept: Water, waste, air pollution and transportation smart applications using IoT techniques
Increasing urban populations due to factors such as more comfortable life and immigration
have turned self-sufficient traditional cities into mega-cities and caused several new …
have turned self-sufficient traditional cities into mega-cities and caused several new …
Green roof as an effective tool for sustainable urban development: An Australian perspective in relation to stormwater and building energy management
Green infrastructure could provide a suite of benefits, including stormwater management
and climate change impact mitigation. While European countries, the USA and Canada are …
and climate change impact mitigation. While European countries, the USA and Canada are …
Can we integrate ecological approaches to improve plant selection for green infrastructure?
Modern cities are dominated by impervious surfaces that absorb, store and release heat in
summer, create large volumes of runoff and provide limited biodiversity habitat and poor air …
summer, create large volumes of runoff and provide limited biodiversity habitat and poor air …
A transformative mission for prioritising nature in Australian cities
Australia is experiencing mounting pressures related to processes of urbanisation,
biodiversity loss and climate change felt at large in cities. At the same time, it is cities that …
biodiversity loss and climate change felt at large in cities. At the same time, it is cities that …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal design of micro pumped-storage plants in the heart of a city
Growth in renewable energy generation leads to an urgent need of expanding energy
storage capacity. While large pumped hydro storage remains the most established and …
storage capacity. While large pumped hydro storage remains the most established and …
Evaluating the effectiveness of spontaneous vegetation for stormwater mitigation on green roofs
Green roofs can reduce stormwater runoff in urban areas by capturing rainfall. The extent of
this capture is partially influenced by vegetation type and cover, which can be manipulated …
this capture is partially influenced by vegetation type and cover, which can be manipulated …
Simulation-based study on the role of green roof settings on energy demand reduction in seven Australian climate zones
Australia is committed to achieving net zero operational energy usage for residential
buildings and major retrofits by 2030. Therefore, evaluating the current energy demands and …
buildings and major retrofits by 2030. Therefore, evaluating the current energy demands and …
Performance of native succulents, forbs, and grasses on an extensive green roof over four years in subtropical Australia
S Chell, N Tomson, TDH Kim, RN Michael - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2022 - Elsevier
To achieve enduring low-maintenance green roofs that provide maximum benefit in the
subtropics, plants need to be well adapted to the local climate with extensive green …
subtropics, plants need to be well adapted to the local climate with extensive green …
Public perceptions of green roofs and green walls in Tokyo, Japan: A call to heighten awareness
CY Jim, LC Hui, CDD Rupprecht - Environmental Management, 2022 - Springer
Many cities advocate retrofitting green roofs and green walls (GRGW) to create additional
green areas, especially in cramped urban areas. Yet, worldwide, only a handful of studies …
green areas, especially in cramped urban areas. Yet, worldwide, only a handful of studies …
Public views on green roofs and green walls in two major Asian cities and implications for promotion policy
LC Hui, CY JIM, T Yuhong - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2022 - Elsevier
Public views on green roofs and green walls (GRGW) have received little attention; hence,
related policies could be detached from community needs and expectations. A …
related policies could be detached from community needs and expectations. A …