Utilization and impact of green roof technology in maintaining the ecological balance
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Living roof, roof garden, stormwater, environment, ecological balanceAbstract
Pursuing an environmentally friendly and sustainable system in the modern world has shed new light on green roof technology, a concept that has been introduced previously. However, the rise of urban cities with limited space and increased human activities has ascertained its importance in achieving sustainable agriculture and architecture simultaneously. The numerous lists of benefits have intrigued a new interest among urban developers and landscape architects, resulting in various research on the topic. The article covers the basic concept of green roofs, their functionalities in creating an ecologically balanced environment and why they must be considered in the developing urbanization of the country.
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