Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, while Part Two covers strategies and technologies, including vertical greening systems, green roofs and green streets. Part Three covers the quantitative benefits, results, and issues and challenges, including energy performances and outdoor comfort, air quality improvement, acoustic performance, water management and biodiversity.
1. Introduction - p. xix 2. Section I: Nature Based Strategies for Urban Environment - p. xxii 3. Chapter 1.1. Introduction to Urban Sustainability Issues: Urban Ecosystem - p. 3 4. Chapter 1.2. Ecosystem Services in Urban Environments - p. 17 5. Chapter 1.3. Incentives for Nature-Based Strategies - p. 29 6. Section II: Nature Based Strategies and Technologies - p. 39 7. Chapter 2.1. Vertical Greening Systems: Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates - p. 45 8. Chapter 2.2. Vertical Greening Systems: Irrigation and Maintenance - p. 55 9. Chapter 2.3. Green Roofs Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates - p. 65 10. Chapter 2.4. Green Roofs: Irrigation and Maintenance - p. 75 11. Chapter 2.5. Green Streets: Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates, Irrigation, and Maintenance - p. 85 12. Section III: Nature Based Strategies: Benefits and Challenges - p. 92 13. Chapter 3.1. Vertical Greening Systems to Enhance the Thermal Performance of Buildings and Outdoor Comfort - p. 99 14. Chapter 3.2. Green Roofs to Enhance the Thermal Performance of Buildings and Outdoor Comfort - p. 109 15. Chapter 3.3. Green Streets to Enhance Outdoor Comfort - p. 119 16. Chapter 3.4. Vertical Greening Systems for Pollutants Reduction - p. 131 17. Chapter 3.5. Green Roofs for Pollutants’ Reduction - p. 141 18. Chapter 3.6. Green Streets for Pollutants Reduction - p. 149 19. Chapter 3.7. Vertical Greening Systems for Acoustic Insulation and Noise Reduction - p. 157 20. Chapter 3.8. Green Roofs for Acoustic Insulation and Noise Reduction - p. 167 21. Chapter 3.9. Green Streets for Noise Reduction - p. 181 22. Chapter 3.10. Vertical Greening Systems to Improve Water Management - p. 191 23. Chapter 3.11. Green Roofs to Improve Water Management - p. 203 24. Chapter 3.12. Green Streets to Improve Water Management - p. 215 25. Chapter 3.13. Vertical Greening Systems as Habitat for Biodiversity - p. 227 26. Chapter 3.14. Green Roofs as Habitats for Biodiversity - p. 239 27. Chapter 3.15. Green Streets as Habitat for Biodiversity - p. 251 28. Section IV: Nature Based Strategies: Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability - p. 259 29. Chapter 4.1. Vertical Greening Systems: Social and Aesthetic Aspects - p. 263 30. Chapter 4.2. Green Roofs Social and Aesthetic Aspects - p. 273 31. Chapter 4.3. Green Streets Social and Aesthetic Aspects - p. 283 32. Chapter 4.4. Economic Benefits and Costs of Vertical Greening Systems - p. 291 33. Chapter 4.5. Economic Benefits and Costs of Green Roofs - p. 307 34. Chapter 4.6. Economic Benefits and Costs of Green Streets - p. 319 35. Chapter 4.7. Life Cycle Assessment of Vertical Greening Systems - p. 333 36. Chapter 4.8. Life Cycle Assessment of Green Roofs - p. 341 37. Summary - p. 353 38. Index - p. 357
Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems and ecosystem services, while Part Two covers strategies and technologies, including vertical greening systems, green roofs and green streets. Part Three covers the quantitative benefits, results, and issues and challenges, including energy performances and outdoor comfort, air quality improvement, acoustic performance, water management and biodiversity.
1. Introduction - p. xix 2. Section I: Nature Based Strategies for Urban Environment - p. xxii 3. Chapter 1.1. Introduction to Urban Sustainability Issues: Urban Ecosystem - p. 3 4. Chapter 1.2. Ecosystem Services in Urban Environments - p. 17 5. Chapter 1.3. Incentives for Nature-Based Strategies - p. 29 6. Section II: Nature Based Strategies and Technologies - p. 39 7. Chapter 2.1. Vertical Greening Systems: Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates - p. 45 8. Chapter 2.2. Vertical Greening Systems: Irrigation and Maintenance - p. 55 9. Chapter 2.3. Green Roofs Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates - p. 65 10. Chapter 2.4. Green Roofs: Irrigation and Maintenance - p. 75 11. Chapter 2.5. Green Streets: Classifications, Plant Species, Substrates, Irrigation, and Maintenance - p. 85 12. Section III: Nature Based Strategies: Benefits and Challenges - p. 92 13. Chapter 3.1. Vertical Greening Systems to Enhance the Thermal Performance of Buildings and Outdoor Comfort - p. 99 14. Chapter 3.2. Green Roofs to Enhance the Thermal Performance of Buildings and Outdoor Comfort - p. 109 15. Chapter 3.3. Green Streets to Enhance Outdoor Comfort - p. 119 16. Chapter 3.4. Vertical Greening Systems for Pollutants Reduction - p. 131 17. Chapter 3.5. Green Roofs for Pollutants’ Reduction - p. 141 18. Chapter 3.6. Green Streets for Pollutants Reduction - p. 149 19. Chapter 3.7. Vertical Greening Systems for Acoustic Insulation and Noise Reduction - p. 157 20. Chapter 3.8. Green Roofs for Acoustic Insulation and Noise Reduction - p. 167 21. Chapter 3.9. Green Streets for Noise Reduction - p. 181 22. Chapter 3.10. Vertical Greening Systems to Improve Water Management - p. 191 23. Chapter 3.11. Green Roofs to Improve Water Management - p. 203 24. Chapter 3.12. Green Streets to Improve Water Management - p. 215 25. Chapter 3.13. Vertical Greening Systems as Habitat for Biodiversity - p. 227 26. Chapter 3.14. Green Roofs as Habitats for Biodiversity - p. 239 27. Chapter 3.15. Green Streets as Habitat for Biodiversity - p. 251 28. Section IV: Nature Based Strategies: Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability - p. 259 29. Chapter 4.1. Vertical Greening Systems: Social and Aesthetic Aspects - p. 263 30. Chapter 4.2. Green Roofs Social and Aesthetic Aspects - p. 273 31. Chapter 4.3. Green Streets Social and Aesthetic Aspects - p. 283 32. Chapter 4.4. Economic Benefits and Costs of Vertical Greening Systems - p. 291 33. Chapter 4.5. Economic Benefits and Costs of Green Roofs - p. 307 34. Chapter 4.6. Economic Benefits and Costs of Green Streets - p. 319 35. Chapter 4.7. Life Cycle Assessment of Vertical Greening Systems - p. 333 36. Chapter 4.8. Life Cycle Assessment of Green Roofs - p. 341 37. Summary - p. 353 38. Index - p. 357
