Towards the utilisation of green roofs with the pursuit of sustainable urban development: A full life cycle cost benefit analysis

Green roofs can play an important role in reducing problems in urban areas by being flexible, multifunctional and adaptable. These features of nature have proven effective in combating climate change and contribute to human well-being. Previous research has shown that green roofs can sometimes be cost-effective, but the benefits included in cost...

Green Roofs and Renewable Energy Communities for the European Green Deal: Legal Profiles and Probabilistic Cost-Benefit Analysis

In the face of environmental challenges of unprecedented scale and urgency, the European Commission enacted in 2019 a new comprehensive growth strategy with the aim of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050. Named as the European Green Deal, this strategy includes energy, biodiversity, pollution, and climate adaptation targets, and...