Comparative Study of Different <i>Crassulaceae</i> Species for Their Potential Use as Plant Covers to Improve Thermal Performance of Green Roofs

Comparative Study of Different <i>Crassulaceae</i> Species for Their Potential Use as Plant Covers to Improve Thermal Performance of Green Roofs

The presence of green roofs in urban areas improves the energy efficiency of buildings; contributes to the capture of CO<sub>2</sub>, decreasing pollution; and improves the appearance of cities, increasing their sustainability. Additionally, green roofs must include plant species with lo...

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Main Authors: Gonzalo Gurrea-Ysasi, Vicente Blanca-Giménez, Pascual Fernández de Córdova, Carles Cortés-Olmos, Adrián Rodríguez-Burruezo, Inmaculada C. Fita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
buildings
green roofs
heat mitigation
thermal inertia
plant species
urban areas
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/9/846

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