Decreasing Water Footprint of Electricity and Heat by Extensive Green Roofs: Case of Southern Italy

Electrical and energy production have a noticeable water footprint, and buildings′ share of global energy consumption is about 40%. This study presents a comprehensive experimental analysis of different thermal impacts and water consumption of green roofs in a Mediterranean climate. The study aims t...

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Main Authors: Behrouz Pirouz, Stefania Anna Palermo, Mario Maiolo, Natale Arcuri, Patrizia Piro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/23/10178