Vegetation moderates a microclimate by casting shadows, increasing light reflection, evaporation and perspiration; and correcting wind patterns. The present study aims to investigate the microclimatic role of vegetated surfaces and bodies in improving thermal comfort in outdoor spaces between buildings. The main research question is which of the green system modes, that is, horizontal vegetatio...

The movement to construct high performance “green” buildings has had unprecedented market growth and continues to become mainstream practice for constructing schools in the United States. Green schools have economic, environmental and health benefits. Research provides information on the use of increased student performance found in green schools to justify building schools to a higher standard...

Green roof assemblies influence the total roof surface energy balance for a building. The energy balance for a green roof depends mostly on the selection of plants and substrates suitable for the building’s location. This study measured thermal properties of common green roof materials and selected two types of plants and substrates to simulate transient thermal performance of different green r...

This study concerns the determination of empirical evidence a real estate market premium for Green Buildings and an aware role private as driver to foster-up urban architectural sustainability energy efficiency. In markets, there is growing relevance Buildings, especially in cities where greater part residential buildings built before first regulations on performance. Through policies oriented ...

A green roof can reduce the peak thermal cooling loads and reduce the building energy consumption during the summer. It is also necessary to understand the thermal performance of these green roof assemblies during the winter when affected by an accumulation of snow on the rooftops. This study presents an experimental investigation and discusses the snow influence on the heat transfer processes ...

Long recognized as a major contributor to global depletion of natural resources, the US construction industry is finally making strides in its efforts to achieve more sustainable building projects. Along the way, design and construction organizations face new challenges and the need to rethink their approach to almost every aspect of their operations. Many are finding that efforts to become mor...