The effect of urban green roof design on beetle biodiversity

Gonsalves, Sydney; Starry, Olyssa; Szallies, Alexander; Brenneisen, Stephan

doi:10.1007/s11252-021-01145-z

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“…2e) between conventional and biodiverse roofs revealed no difference in their respective compositions. This was unexpected since previous articles found that the type of green roof affects spider communities [18], spider richness [16], ground beetle communities [23]; [20], or beetle richness [16,23]. Furthermore, spider richness has been found to increase as a result of a more diverse plant composition [51] and an increase in plant species richness was correlated to a higher spider diversity [6].…”

Section: Conventional Extensive Green Roofs Versus Biodiverse Extensi...mentioning

confidence: 97%

Comparing arthropod communities on two types of extensive green roofs

Dijck

Janssen

Stassen

et al. 2023

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Extensive green roofs are said to increase local arthropod diversity in urban environments. Most roofs are dominated by either generalists or xerothermic species, as a result of their isolated locations and shallow substrate layers. We investigated whether biodiverse extensive green roofs (Sedum spp., forbs and grasses) attract more arthropod species than conventional extensive green roofs (only Sedum spp.) and differ in their respective community compositions. Six conventional and six biodiverse green roofs were sampled continuously for one year via pitfall traps. Ants, carabids and spiders were identified to the species level. We found 63 spider species, 47 ground beetle species and 22 ant species during our study. Spider communities were dominated by easily dispersible species of Linyphiidae, ground beetle communities by either eurytopic or xerothermic species, and ant communities by the synanthrope Lasius niger. While ant communities differed significantly between conventional and biodiverse roofs, no effect of roof type was observed for spider or ground beetle communities. We conclude that both types of green roof give similar results in the context of conserving urban arthropod diversity, at least for the taxa we investigated. In order to attract a wider variety of arthropods in urban areas we recommend the installation of green roofs that are specifically designed to increase biodiversity.

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Section: Conventional Extensive Green Roofs Versus Biodiverse Extensi...mentioning

confidence: 97%

Comparing arthropod communities on two types of extensive green roofs

Dijck

Janssen

Stassen

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…High-diversity plant species can attract varied species. Green roofs, compared to non-green roofs, can attract more birds, arthropods, and gastropods [130,[140][141][142][143][144][145][146][147]. (3) Green roofs can restore lost green spaces due to large-scale developments in dense urban areas.…”

Section: Green Roofsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Residential Rooftop Urban Agriculture: Architectural Design Recommendations

Daneshyar

2024

Sustainability

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It is evident that, due to population growth, future urbanization and urban growth are inevitable. It is estimated that the food supply demand of future urban centers will grow, which will place an additional burden on the agriculture sector to produce more food. It is projected that securing the food supply chain for future urban centers will be a challenge. Urban agriculture can be regarded as a remedy for possible future challenges that the global food system will face. It might be able to reduce the future burden on the agriculture sector. This research proposes that urban rooftop agriculture, as a subset of urban agriculture, can produce local fresh food in dense urban environments. The principal aim of this research is to suggest a series of design recommendations for architects interested in designing residential buildings capable of rooftop food production. This research attempts to highlight the specific design recommendations and the principal limitations regarding designing residential rooftop farms. To extract the data for developing the proposed design recommendations and limitations, a review of the literature within the fields of urban agriculture, building-integrated agriculture, and horticulture was conducted. Based on the literature review results, this research suggests that the following three types of farming methods can be developed on residential rooftops: (1) open-air rooftop food production, (2) “low-tech” rooftop greenhouses, and (3) “high-tech” rooftop greenhouses. In addition, factors that can be considered principal limitations are suggested. In sum, this research proposes that current and future residential buildings can be designed so that their rooftops are utilized as farms. In this way, such buildings can contribute to delivering local fresh food to current and future metropolitan dwellers.

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“…The application of computer visual design techniques, specifically 3D modeling and VR, offers numerous benefits and applications in the field of interaction design, particularly in rooftop gardens [ 24 ].…”

Section: Intelligent Interaction Of Green Roof Landscape Plants In Oc...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Computer Vision Interaction Design in Sustainable Urban Development: A Case Study of Roof Garden Landscape Plants in Marine Cities

Zhang,

Kim

2023

Plants

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The rapid urbanization and the increasing need for sustainable development have led to the emergence of green roof landscapes in ocean cities. These rooftop gardens provide numerous environmental benefits and contribute to the overall well-being of urban dwellers. However, optimizing the design and interaction experience of green roof landscapes requires the integration of intelligent technologies. This paper explores the application of computer visual design techniques, specifically 3DMAX modeling and virtual reality, in the intelligent interaction design of green roof landscape plants in ocean cities. Designers can use computer visual design (3DMAX) and other technologies to interact intelligently with the roof landscape in order to improve landscape design. Through case studies, this indicated that computer vision is excellent for image processing of rooftop landscapes and also demonstrates a high degree of compatibility between computer vision and green rooftop landscape plant design in marine cities. This paper highlights the significance of intelligent interaction design and computer visual design techniques in optimizing the integration of green roof landscape plants in ocean cities. It emphasizes the potential of 3DMAX modeling and VR technology in creating immersive and engaging experiences for designers, users, and stakeholders alike. The findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge in the field of sustainable urban development and provide insights for designers, policymakers, and researchers seeking to enhance green roof landscapes in ocean cities. The dissertation highlights the potential of using computer vision design techniques to enhance the roof garden landscaping process and advocates for more efficient and effective ways to design, visualize, and improve rooftop gardens by utilizing software equipped with computer vision technology such as 3DMAX, ultimately contributing to the advancement of sustainable urban landscapes.

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The effect of urban green roof design on beetle biodiversity

Cited by 22 publications

References 64 publications

Comparing arthropod communities on two types of extensive green roofs

Comparing arthropod communities on two types of extensive green roofs

Residential Rooftop Urban Agriculture: Architectural Design Recommendations

Computer Vision Interaction Design in Sustainable Urban Development: A Case Study of Roof Garden Landscape Plants in Marine Cities

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