Towards Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Cities: Mitigating Urban Heat Islands Through Green Infrastructure
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 1303 - 1303
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Rapidly
increasing
construction
and
agglomeration
in
urban
areas
have
made
the
heat
island
(UHI)
problem
a
turning
point
for
world,
as
result
of
notably
rising
earth
temperature
every
year.
UHI
its
impacts
on
climate
are
somewhat
linked
to
weather-related
matters,
natural
disasters
disease
outbreaks.
Given
challenges
posed
by
urbanisation
industrialisation
achieving
sustainability,
it
is
crucial
adopt
intelligent
decisive
measures
mitigate
adverse
outcomes
UHI.
Greenery
surfaces
long
been
significant
focus
scientific
research
policy
development,
reflecting
their
pivotal
role
combating
islands
promoting
sustainable
environments.
This
study
critically
reviews
potential
green
infrastructure,
including
roofs,
facades,
shrubs,
trees,
so
minimise
severe
contexts.
By
synthesising
findings
from
wide
range
empirical
studies,
highlights
key
such
reductions
surface
temperatures
up
2
°C
improvements
outdoor
thermal
comfort
indices
over
10
under
specific
conditions.
Additionally,
paper
introduces
comprehensive
framework
integrating
greenery
systems
into
planning,
combining
passive
cooling,
air
quality
enhancement,
energy
efficiency
strategies.
The
reveal
that
extensive
particular,
highly
effective
reducing
indoor
cooling
demands,
while
strategically
placed
trees
offer
shading
evapotranspiration
benefits.
work
provides
actionable
insights
policymakers
planners
boost
climate-resilient
cities
whilst
addressing
gaps
current
related
long-term
performance
cost-effectiveness
infrastructure
solutions.
Language: Английский
State-of-the-Art Review – Effects of Using Cool Building Cladding Materials on Roofs
Published: July 4, 2024
Cool
roofs
are
roofing
systems
designed
to
reflect
significant
solar
radiation,
reducing
heat
absorption
and
subsequent
cooling
energy
demands
in
buildings.
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
review
of
cool
roof
technologies,
covering
performance
standards,
material
options,
energy-saving
potential,
hygrothermal
considerations.
The
examines
provisions
current
codes
which
specify
minimum
requirements
for
reflectance,
thermal
emittance,
reflectance
index
(SRI)
values.
These
criteria
often
vary
based
on
factors
like
slope,
climate
zone,
building
type.
Different
materials
explored,
including
reflective
paints
coatings
that
can
be
applied
existing
as
cost-effective
solutions.
Several
studies
demonstrated
the
benefits
roofs,
showing
reductions
loads,
indoor
air
temperatures,
peak
demand,
overall
consumption
compared
traditional
roofs.
However,
must
evaluated,
especially
cold
climates,
optimize
insulation
levels
avoid
moisture
accumulation
risks,
reduced
alter
migration
patterns
within
envelope.
While
provide
substantial
savings
hot
further
research
is
needed
validate
modeling
approaches
against
real-world
studies,
investigate
impact
seasonality
green
spaces
efficacy
urban
island
mitigation,
explore
control,
condensation
risks
humid
environments.
Language: Английский
Quantifying the Effects of Climate Change on the Urban Heat Island Intensity in Luxembourg—Sustainable Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies Through Urban Design
Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 462 - 462
Published: April 16, 2025
Rapid
urbanization
and
climate
change
intensify
the
urban
heat
island
effect.
This
study
quantifies
UHI
impact
in
Luxembourg’s
Pro-Sud
region
explores
sustainable
mitigation
strategies.
In
situ
mobile
measurements,
EURO-CORDEX
regional
projections
(RCP4.5),
FITNAH-3D
model
were
used
considering
also
future
building
developments.
The
results
reveal
a
significant
effect,
with
substantial
temperature
thermal
stress
level
differences
between
rural
areas.
Regional
indicate
marked
intensification
under
scenarios.
simulations
show
increased
levels,
especially
densely
built
areas,
highlight
green
infrastructure’s
importance
mitigating
effects.
Recommendations
for
spatial
unit-specific
measures
specifically
vegetation,
unsealing,
optimized
design
planning
are
provided.
Our
research
emphasizes
urgent
need
tailored
planning,
adaptation,
strategies
to
enhance
resilience
address
stress.
Language: Английский
A Comprehensive Review of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Studies in Roofing Industry: Current Trends and Future Directions
Smart Cities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(5), P. 2781 - 2801
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
The
building
sector
is
crucial
in
keeping
the
environment
healthy,
mainly
because
of
its
energy
and
material
usage.
Roofs
are
one
most
important
components
to
consider,
as
they
not
only
shield
from
elements
but
also
have
a
big
impact
on
environment.
paper
provides
state-of-the-art
review
life
cycle
assessment
(LCA)
application
roofing
industry.
examines
three
main
focus
areas:
(1)
LCA
different
materials,
(2)
systems,
(3)
whole-building
LCA.
Key
takeaways
literature
demonstrate
that
there
significant
variability
methods
categories
assessed
across
studies.
Only
few
studies
explored
complete
urban
scale
assessments
components.
Future
research
can
include
utilizing
potential
at
scales,
which
offer
full
understanding
environmental
impacts
associated
with
materials
settings.
Language: Английский