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Corresponding Author

Abdullah Badawy Mohammed

Subject Area

Architectural Engineering

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

The continuous increase in the building ratio to green areas led to disappearing green spaces, and the vertical and horizontal expansion of dwellings as an urgent demand in cities led to various environmental, social, and economic risks. Hence, the research aims to facilitate the application of green roofs for their positive role in treating these risks and improving the performance of dwelling projects and all buildings according to the climate and local conditions. Therefore, the study addressed the history, concept, and significance of green roofs, besides their benefits on architectural and urban levels, according to the three sustainability pillars and the climatic functions of plants. Hence, the execution details of their types and systems were explained. The study conducted a practical experiment to compare the thermal performance of green and traditional roofs, followed by a comparative analysis among international experiences to benefit from them locally at the level of details, concepts, and execution mechanisms. Finally, two executive proposals within a local youth dwelling model were presented as initiatives for activating execution from now, identifying the challenges and opportunities with cultivating roofs and making clear the importance of individuals and governments adopting its application and supporting it financially, technically, and socially.

Keywords

Cultivation; Green Roofs; Sustainability; Dwelling; Housing; Egypt's Vision 2030

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