Using Edible Plant and Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) to Strengthen the Thermal Performance of Extensive Green Roofs in Subtropical Urban Areas

Gazing at natural landscapes and participating in agricultural activities can elicit psychophysiological restoration. However, most buildings are constructed merely to meet the minimum legal requirements for structure weight load. Extensive green roofs consisting of vegetables and a lightweight grow...

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Main Authors: Yi-Yu Huang, Tien-Jih Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/3/424