Urban Sprawl, and the fragmentation of the territory associated with it, are factors degrading
the peri-urban areas in many European cities. The aim of this research is to investigate the …

Green walls are gaining popularity as a sustainable cladding solution for buildings, offering
various advantages for the built environment and human well-being. However, there is a lack …

Introduction Despite being recognized as a cost-effective method to enhance physical and
mental health, Healing Gardens remain insufficiently popularized in outdoor spaces of …

Vertical Green Structures (VGS) emerged as a building skin Nature-based Solution (NbS)
aside from green roofs. The motivation underlying this VGS exploitation is fast urbanisation …

Urbanization exacerbates climate change impacts, making it crucial to develop innovative
strategies for adaptation and mitigation. In this context, the “smartness” concept must be seen …

The object of this research project is the investigation of the forgotten landscape of
transhumance in mainland Greece, focusing on areas abandoned by modern society and their …

The Greenway Plan is a Network of green corridors, including open spaces and parks in
Athens.Its objective is to bring together strategies for parks and urban landscapes, creating a …

Climate change is a global critical issue. High carbon dioxide emissions and concentrations
are important factors. In the construction field, concrete contributes significantly to …

In hot and arid environments, courtyards are essential architectural elements that significantly
contribute to microclimate regulation and enhanced thermal comfort. Beyond providing …

Urban heat island (UHI) mitigation and adaptation are urgent needs in a built environment,
which requires us to search for sustainable solutions to limit the urban heat island effect and …