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Retrofitting existing buildings by the use of modular green roofs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aimed to demonstrate how modular green roofs align with the Nature-based solution concept (NBS) and how their site selection process can be optimized to maximize benefits while minimizing economic costs. The implementation potential was assessed based on a set of legal, social, ecological, technical and economic criteria. The most important factors detected are environmental benefits, technical and management feasibility, building ownership status, and the condition of the roofing material. The proposed site assessment methodology provides a versatile and replicable tool that can be adapted to other urban contexts.

Source: Building and Environment

DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113900

Authors: Julia Wójcik-Madej, Barbara Sowińska-Świerkosz, Gabriel Pérez Luque, Malwina Michalik-Śnieżek

Institutions: University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Universitat de Lleida

Language: English

Topic: Urban Heat Island Mitigation

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,280