The aim of the study was to devise a sustainable solution for drinking water supply in rural
communities at an affordable cost, which is specifically related to the two of the United …

Green roofs have gained much attention as a modern roofing surface due to their potential to
deliver many environmental and social benefits. Studies have indicated that different GR …

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems have many benefits being an effective alternative
water supply solution, not only in arid and semi-arid regions. Also, these systems can be …

Rainwater harvesting is a well-known method of collecting and storing rainwater that can
subsequently be used for different purposes. Most of the recent studies focused on how to …

Homes are the building block of cities and societies and therefore smart homes are critical to
establishing smart living and are expected to play a key role in enabling smart, sustainable …

Chemical contamination of drinking water (including salinity) puts more than one billion
people at risk of adverse health effects globally. Resource-constrained communities are the …

The multiple effects of ecosystem restoration programmes deserve attention. After reviewing
the social‐ecological effects of 23 ecosystem restoration programs in Asia's drylands, we …

The study critically reviews the application, management and challenges of managed
aquifer recharge (MAR) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through a survey …

The use of rainwater for washing clothes is determined by its amount, composition and
quality of washing. Raw rainwater is soft and free of pollution. The collected rainwater …

Iran is facing the problem of the water crisis; however, rainwater harvesting can be a solution
to manage sustainable water resources in this country. This study aims to investigate the …