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Solar radiation absorbed by concrete and pavement increases urban temperatures
Concept and design

What is the Heat Island Effect and How to Mitigate it to stay cool?

...green roofs on office buildings in downtown cores reduces the heat island effect, and also offer natural space for people, birds and insects, and retains rainwater to prevent it from entering city sewars and treatent facililties. Green roofs can also help with stormwater management and provide habitat for local fauna....