INTEGRATING GREEN ROOFS INTO URBAN ENVIRONMENTS: PRESENT CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
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https://doi.org/10.30890/2709-2313.2024-31-00-006Keywords:
green roofs, cities, ecosystem services, feasibility, social acceptanceAbstract
Green roofs (GRs) offer a sustainable alternative to traditional roofs, delivering numerous ecosystem services. The integration of GRs into urban environments is crucial due to the rapid urbanization observed in cities worldwide. However, this integrationMetrics
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