Roof Gardens Improve the Energy Efficiency and Ecological Sustainability of Buildings

Authors

  • Ar. Nida Jawad Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Comsats University Islamabad, Islamabad Campus
  • Dr. Amna Jahangir Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, University of Lahore

Abstract

Peak energy utilization, air contamination, and the urban heat island effect are all major concerns during the cooling and warming seasons. Green roofs can address these challenges and promote sustainable development in buildings. Green roofs offer numerous operational and environmental benefits, including improved energy efficiency, better rain water management, reduced urban heat island effects, lower air, atmosphere and sound pollution, and increased urban wildlife habitats.  This article explores the benefits of green roofs and their impact on building energy efficiency, drawing from current literature and evidence. Green roofs can improve building energy performance and indoor air quality, according to research.

Keywords: Roofs gardens, Green roof, Encouraging energy efficacy, Urban heat island effect, Air contamination

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Published

2024-12-05

How to Cite

Ar. Nida Jawad, & Dr. Amna Jahangir. (2024). Roof Gardens Improve the Energy Efficiency and Ecological Sustainability of Buildings. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 2(4), 542–552. Retrieved from https://journalofsocialsciencereview.com/index.php/PJSSR/article/view/63

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Policy Journal of Social Science Review (Fall-2024)

Section

Articles