@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10003379,
	  title     = {A Review on the Development and Challenges of Green Roof Systems in Malaysia},
	  author    = {M. F. Chow and  M. F. Abu Bakar},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Green roof system is considered a relatively new
concept in Malaysia even though it has been implemented widely in
the developed countries. Generally, green roofs provide many
benefits such as enhancing aesthetical quality of the built
environment, reduce urban heat island effect, reduce energy
consumption, improve stormwater attenuation, and reduce noise
pollution. A better understanding on the implementation of green roof
system in Malaysia is crucial, as Malaysia’s climate is different if
compared with the climate in temperate countries where most of the
green roof studies have been conducted. This study has concentrated
on the technical aspect of green roof system which focuses on i) types
of plants and method of planting; ii) engineering design for green
roof system; iii) its hydrological performance on reducing stormwater
runoff; and iv) benefits of green roofs with respect to energy.
Literature review has been conducted to identify the development and
obstacles associated with green roofs systems in Malaysia. The study
had identified the challenges and potentials of green roofs
development in Malaysia. This study also provided the
recommendations on standard design and strategies on the
implementation of green roofs in Malaysia in the near future.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Architectural and Environmental Engineering},
	  volume    = {10},
	  number    = {1},
	  year      = {2016},
	  pages     = {16 - 20},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10003379},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/109},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 109, 2016},
	}