Green roof maintenance for non-residential buildings in tropical climate: case study of Kuala Lumpur

Zaid, Suzaini Mohamed; Zaid, Laila Medina; Esfandiari, Masoud; Hasan, Zahiruddin Fitri Abu

doi:10.1007/s10668-021-01542-6

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“…Figure 7 illustrates eight different roof typologies, including geometric, gabled, lean-to, overlapping gable, curved, sawtooth, curved gabled, and 3D curved roofs. When designing roofs for railway stations in hot and humid climates, it is essential to consider the slope of the roof to reduce solar energy entering the building and prevent rainwater from accumulating [50,51]. According to De Wall [50], roof systems with small slopes do not effectively reduce solar energy as they can receive equal solar heat.…”

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confidence: 99%

Enhancing Sustainable Railway Station Design in Tropical Climates: Insights from Thailand’s Architectural Theses and Case Studies

Tetiranont,

Sadakorn,

Rugkhapan

et al. 2024

Buildings

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An environmentally conscious architectural design of a railway station can have a substantial influence on government spending. Nevertheless, an extensive collection of guidelines for using sustainable design principles in the construction of a railway station can provide several advantages. The goal is to review design visions for railway stations in Thailand, as reflected in student theses and government proposals, from 1983 to 2022 for sustainable design aspects in tropical climates. We perform an analysis of architectural design aspects including service areas, shape, entrances, roofing, style, and development in order to uncover design trends and possible areas that may be enhanced. Station designs are mostly characterized by curved and gable roofs, with 3D curved buildings being the next most common feature. High speed rail (HSR) stations stress local cultural elements in their major entrances while also improving passenger flow. Public buildings frequently employ curved or gabled porticos to achieve a majestic look. Although university theses place a high importance on conceptual design and functionality, it is essential to also consider cost-effectiveness. Key design considerations for future railway stations are transparency, connection, efficient mobility, and cost–time efficiency. The research uncovers deficiencies in user-centered design for thermal comfort and inclusiveness (design-for-all) in Thailand’s tropical environment. Addressing these aspects is critical for future sustainable railway station design evaluations.

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confidence: 99%

Enhancing Sustainable Railway Station Design in Tropical Climates: Insights from Thailand’s Architectural Theses and Case Studies

Tetiranont,

Sadakorn,

Rugkhapan

et al. 2024

Buildings

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“…According to Zaid et al, there are several guidelines for green roof maintenance including the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Design Guidelines and Maintenance Manual for Green Roofs, which is the most comprehensive, focusing on various maintenance elements except for monitoring performance (Zaid et al, 2022). According to Juricic et al, a green roof maintenance plan should include visual checks of the waterproofing layer, thermal insulation layer, heat fluxes, temperature values, load-bearing structure, and other maintenance elements (Juricic et al, 2021).…”

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“…Watering helps to induce the cooling and humidifying effect of green roofs, regardless of vegetation species (Zhang et al, 2020). Maintenance costs for intensive green roofs are generally higher than for extensive green roofs and conventional flat roofs (Zaid et al, 2022;Juricic et al, 2021).…”

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Enhancing Urban Sustainability through Green Roofs: A Thermal Performance Evaluation in Dubai

Jung,

Awad,

Ismail

et al. 2023

Future Cities and Environment

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The Dubai Municipality has launched the 'Green Roofs Awareness Initiative' to achieve a green area per capita of 23.4 m 2 in the city. Given the numerous symptoms caused by the unprecedented urban expansion, green roofs and facades can provide various benefits to the city. This study intends to develop an evaluation method for the performance of green roofs (artificial ground reforestation) by quantifying the thermal environment functionality of a low-maintenance lightweight green roof. As a methodology, this study analyzed the change in the thermal environment of the surface, including sensible heat and latent heat, using four types of plants, namely Polytrichum Commune (PC), Thuidium Kanedae (TK), Anomobryum Filiforme (AF), and Kentucky Bluegrass (KB). The results showed that PC reduced the ground surface temperature by 2.58°C to 3.81°C while planting PC increased relative humidity (RH) from 48.0% to 93.3%. KB had the highest effect on humidity control, resulting in a 49.31% increase in RH. Regarding the temperature change by ground surface type, the surface temperature was 0.4 ~ 0.9°C lower for PC, AF, and TK at 18 ~ 24°C, while KB showed a 0.5 ± 0.2°C lower than the set temperature. KB did not show any significant change in temperature up to 24°C, but as the set temperature increased from 30 to 36°C, the surface temperature decreased remarkably. This research provides primary data that will serve to raise awareness, reduce installation costs, and systemize government support for green roofs in Dubai.

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Public Perceptions of Green Roofs and Green Walls in Tokyo, Japan: A Call to Heighten Awareness

Jim

Hui

Rupprecht³

2022

Environmental Management

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Green roof maintenance for non-residential buildings in tropical climate: case study of Kuala Lumpur

Cited by 9 publications

References 33 publications

Enhancing Sustainable Railway Station Design in Tropical Climates: Insights from Thailand’s Architectural Theses and Case Studies

Enhancing Sustainable Railway Station Design in Tropical Climates: Insights from Thailand’s Architectural Theses and Case Studies

Enhancing Urban Sustainability through Green Roofs: A Thermal Performance Evaluation in Dubai

Public Perceptions of Green Roofs and Green Walls in Tokyo, Japan: A Call to Heighten Awareness

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