Researchers in Mashhad, Iran, are investigating how green roofs can enhance the quality of life in cities with arid climates

Researchers in Mashhad, Iran, are investigating how green roofs can enhance the quality of life in cities with arid climates

Mashhad, the second-most populous city in Iran, is situated in a hot and dry climate, and climate change has led to the temperature in this city climbing in recent years. This study's objective is to design a green roof per the region's hot and arid climate to maximize plant growth. The th...

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Main Authors: Rahim Rahimi, Mahnaz Moeini Saleh, Mohammad Anvar Adibhesami, Borhan Sepehri, Hirou Karimi, Akram Hosseini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:Nature-Based Solutions
Subjects:
Dry climate
Mashhad
Green roof
Urban design
Climate change
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772411522000258

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