Abstract Based on United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), building sector accounts
for 40% of total energy consumption. In European countries, 36% of total greenhouse gas …

Achieving sustainable urban development requires a reorientation in the planning,
management, and design of cities based on the use of cross-cutting solutions that can …

During the last decade, vertical greenery systems are increasing their presence in building
designs, providing several urban ecosystem services. One of them is the potential to provide …

Evidence of temperature moderation through green infrastructure has been largely
documented and quantified by literature; however, the critique of available methods and …

The population explosion continually witnessed in urban areas results in more impenetrable
surfaces like built structures and roads. Rapid urbanization increases air temperature and …

Cities with resilience to climate change appear to be a vision of the future, but are inevitable
to ensure the quality of life for citizens and to avoid an increase in civilian mortality. Urban …

There are many factors that have a major influence on reducing the energy expenditure in
building sector. This research aims at qualitative and quantitative assessment of those …

Expansion of modern cities reduces green areas, especially within city centres where the
urban heat island has become a significant problem. In an attempt to increase greenery in …

Green façades can represent a sustainable solution for construction of new buildings and for
retrofitting of existing buildings, in order to reduce the energy demands of the cooling …

In order to address the increased urban heat island (UHI) effects and energy demand
caused by global urbanization, it is imperative to seek sustainable urban design solutions. It …