Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.3763/aber.2009.0309
Title: Thermal impact of strategic landscaping in cities: A review
Authors: Yu, C. 
Hien, W.N. 
Keywords: Greenery
Public green areas
Rooftop gardens
Vertical landscaping
Issue Date: 2009
Citation: Yu, C., Hien, W.N. (2009). Thermal impact of strategic landscaping in cities: A review. Advances in Building Energy Research 3 (1) : 237-260. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.3763/aber.2009.0309
Abstract: Greenery in cities has long been recognized as an ecological measure to mitigate some environmental issues. The chapter discusses three major types of urban greenery: public green areas, rooftop gardens and vertical landscaping from both a systematic and thermal benefit point of view. Much related research carried out worldwide is reviewed. In order to achieve strategic landscaping in cities, some general guidelines are given. © 2009 Earthscan.
Source Title: Advances in Building Energy Research
URI: http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/45880
ISSN: 17512549
DOI: 10.3763/aber.2009.0309
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