Impact of Vegetation, Substrate, and Irrigation on the Energy Performance of Green Roofs in a Mediterranean Climate

Green roof energy performance is still a challenging topic, namely in a Mediterranean climate since it depends on building characteristics, roof type, and also on climatic conditions. This paper evaluates green roof buildings’ energy needs and use in a Mediterranean climate. An experimenta...

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Main Authors: M. Glória Gomes, C. M. Silva, Ana Sofia Valadas, Marcelo Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/10/2016