Rooftop Garden Benefits
Hannah Gray
Traduttore A AI
Casa editrice: Publifye
Sinossi
Rooftop Garden Benefits explores the transformative potential of rooftop gardens in creating sustainable cities. It delves into how these green spaces offer environmental benefits, economic advantages, and contribute to social well-being. A key insight is their ability to combat the urban heat island effect, significantly reducing temperatures in urban areas through evapotranspiration, acting as nature's air conditioner. Furthermore, these gardens aid in stormwater runoff management, alleviating the strain on urban drainage systems, and improving air quality. The book progresses logically, starting with the fundamentals of urban sustainability and green infrastructure. It then examines the environmental, economic, and social impacts of rooftop gardens through detailed chapters. Did you know installing these gardens can lead to reduced energy consumption for heating and cooling, translating to significant cost savings? The book emphasizes that rooftop gardens are not merely decorative additions but integral components of urban planning, offering a holistic approach to understanding their value through scientific literature, case studies, and original data analysis.
Disponibile da: 27/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 88 pagine.
