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Open AccessPublished: 11 August 2024

Vertical Green Landscape Facades as a Reducer of Pollution in HighDensity Cities: A Review

Anna Hamling, Caitlyn Van Dam, Victoria Dubbeldee

Urban Planning and Construction · 20-27 · 10.55121/upc.v2i1.128

As urbanization continues to intensify, high-density cities grapple with escalating environmental and social challenges that directly impact the well-being of their inhabitants. This paper explores the potential of vertical green landscape facades as a pragmatic solution to mitigate these issues while fostering sustainability wi

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Open AccessPublished: 19 December 2023

Using IoT in Double Skin Facades toward Thermal Comfort: A Review

Ali Moazzeni Khorasgani, Niloofar Zarearsanjani, Arlyn Rodriguez

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-10 · 10.55121/upc.v2i1.131

Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) into building design and operation has ushered in a new era of sustainable architecture and enhanced occupant comfort. This paper presents comprehensive case studies focused on the application of IoT technology in the context of double-skin facades, explicitly focusing on achieving and op

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Open AccessPublished: 29 October 2025

Extent and Techniques of Coastal Land Reclamation in the Niger Delta: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis

Temple Probyne Abali, Michael Uzodianya Didia, Oye Ideki

Urban Planning and Construction · 1-14 · 10.55121/upc.v3i2.657

This study examined the scale, pattern, and impacts of swamp reclamation in the Niger Delta between 1988 and 2018, with particular attention to its implications for urban development and environmental sustainability. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing techniques, Landsat satellite images were analyzed t

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Open AccessPublished: 25 July 2025

The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Green Roofs and Vertical Forests in Urban Air Pollution Mitigation

Abdulaziz Aljehani, Rima J. Isaifan

Urban Planning and Construction · 79-93 · 10.55121/upc.v3i1.603

This study critically reviews the economic, environmental, and health impacts of integrating green infrastructure, specifically vertical forests and green roofs, into urban environments as a strategy for air pollution mitigation. A systematic review of recent studies, selected through PRISMA guidelines from Google Scholar, Scien

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