Mimicking natural ecosystems to improve green roof performance

Substrate depth, vegetation and irrigation affect green roof thermal performance in a Mediterranean type climate

A Pianella, L AYE, Z Chen, NSG Williams

2017-08-16

Green roofs are consistently being used to reduce some of the negative environmental impacts of cities. The increasing interest in..

Green roofs in Australia: review of thermal performance and associated policy development

A Pianella, J Bush, Z Chen, N Williams, L AYE

2016-12-01

In Australia, there is an increasing interest in using extensive green roofs to make buildings more sustainable and provide a numb..

Effects of design and operating parameters on green roof thermal performance in Melbourne

A Pianella, L AYE, Z Chen, N Williams

2016-01-01

The growing interest in extensive green roofs prompts more refined studies on green roof design and operation. To assist in the de..

Use of water-retention additives to improve performance of green roof substrates

C Farrell, CTN Cao, XQ Ang, JP Rayner

2016-01-01