Citation
Taheri, Mohammad Reza and A. Rahman, Nordin and Salleh, Elias
(2007)
The perception of cooling roofs among professionals in Iran.
ALAM CIPTA, International Journal on Sustainable Tropical Design Research & Practice, 2 (1).
pp. 27-32.
ISSN 1823-7231; ESSN: 2289-3687
Abstract
A large amount of energy in Iran is currently being consumed for heating and
cooling purposes in buildings. Since building rooftop surfaces absorb most of
the solar radiation, green roofs are among the solutions recommended by
scholars. This study utilizes a survey amongst a targeted sample population of
40 built environment professionals to determine their perception on the use of
green roof for environmental cooling purposes. They believed that green roofs
could improve the ecology and the biodiversity of an urban area. Green rooftops
are also believed to have the capability to reduce air pollution and urban heat
island, and help reduce solar radiation and energy consumption in Iranian
cities. The best choices for implementation include flat asphalt, flat concrete,
and flat tile roofs. The study recommends further study on developing a green
rooftop policy for Iran that would improve the quality of life for people living in
cities of Iran.
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