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Planting Rooftops for Therapeutic Environments

Plants have long supported human health, with modern medicine using them in over half of pharmaceuticals. Recently, their biophilic benefits, like reducing stress and lowering blood pressure, have gained recognition in hospitals. This article explores a case study of an outdated medical center transformed with plants, including rooftop greenery, for therapeutic effects.

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Summer 2024, Research, JLIV, Thomas Hickey, Maria Chavez, Jennifer Bousselot Thomas Hickey, Maria Chavez, Jennifer Bousselot Summer 2024, Research, JLIV, Thomas Hickey, Maria Chavez, Jennifer Bousselot Thomas Hickey, Maria Chavez, Jennifer Bousselot

A Rooftop Agrivoltaic System: Pollinator Plant Establishment

Green roofs and photovoltaic arrays can coexist, enhancing biodiversity and solar energy generation. In a simulated study, pollinator plants thrived better under PV arrays due to favorable microclimate conditions, suggesting benefits for urban habitat diversity and plant establishment.

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