Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities

This research investigates innovative architectural design strategies to promote green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian urban centers. Despite their environmental and energy- saving benefits, adoption is limited due to public awareness gaps, regulatory barriers, and climate-related challenges...

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Main Authors: Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa, Miranda, Timothy, Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117399/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117399/1/117399.pdf
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author Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa
Miranda, Timothy
Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
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description This research investigates innovative architectural design strategies to promote green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian urban centers. Despite their environmental and energy- saving benefits, adoption is limited due to public awareness gaps, regulatory barriers, and climate-related challenges. This study aims to bridge these gaps by developing climate- resilient design frameworks and implementation incentives, focusing on suitable plant selection and maintenance for Malaysia's tropical climate. By addressing deficiencies in current green roof maintenance, the research seeks to provide practical architectural design guidelines that facilitate the effective integration of green infrastructure into urban architecture. Expected results include enhanced architectural design strategies enabling broader implementation of green roofs and vertical gardens, contributing to sustainable urban environments. The contribution to society involves fostering greener urban landscapes, improving air quality, reducing energy consumption, and mitigating urban heat islands, paving the way for a more sustainable and livable future for Malaysian urban cities.
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spelling upm-1173992025-05-20T00:34:31Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117399/ Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa Miranda, Timothy Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul This research investigates innovative architectural design strategies to promote green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian urban centers. Despite their environmental and energy- saving benefits, adoption is limited due to public awareness gaps, regulatory barriers, and climate-related challenges. This study aims to bridge these gaps by developing climate- resilient design frameworks and implementation incentives, focusing on suitable plant selection and maintenance for Malaysia's tropical climate. By addressing deficiencies in current green roof maintenance, the research seeks to provide practical architectural design guidelines that facilitate the effective integration of green infrastructure into urban architecture. Expected results include enhanced architectural design strategies enabling broader implementation of green roofs and vertical gardens, contributing to sustainable urban environments. The contribution to society involves fostering greener urban landscapes, improving air quality, reducing energy consumption, and mitigating urban heat islands, paving the way for a more sustainable and livable future for Malaysian urban cities. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024-12-09 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117399/1/117399.pdf Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa and Miranda, Timothy and Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul (2024) Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (12). pp. 566-574. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/papers/detail/IJARBSS/24004/Elevating-Urban-Landscapes-Architectural-Innovations-For-Green-Roofs-and-Vertical-Gardens-in-Malaysian-Cities
spellingShingle Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa
Miranda, Timothy
Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities
title Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities
title_full Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities
title_fullStr Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities
title_full_unstemmed Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities
title_short Elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in Malaysian cities
title_sort elevating urban landscapes: architectural innovations for green roofs and vertical gardens in malaysian cities
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117399/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117399/1/117399.pdf