Evaluating the Impact of Green Roofs on Urban Heat Island Mitigation in Dense Cities

1. Introduction 2. Urban Heat Island Effect 2.1 Definition and Causes 2.2 Impacts on Urban Environments 2.3 Strategies for Mitigation 3. Green Roof Technology 3.1 Types of Green Roofs 3.2 Design and Implementation 3.3 Benefits Beyond Heat Mitigation 4. Mechanisms of Heat Mitigation 4.1 Thermal Performance of Green Roofs 4.2 Role of Vegetation and Soil 4.3 Impact on Building Energy Consumption 5. Methodology 5.1 Research Design 5.2 Data Collection Techniques 5.3 Analytical Tools and Models 6. Case Studies in Dense Cities 6.1 Selection Criteria for Case Studies 6.2 Analysis of Effective Green Roof Projects 6.3 Lessons Learned 7. Comparative Analysis 7.1 Comparison with Other Mitigation Strategies 7.2 Long-Term Viability in Urban Planning 7.3 Cost-Benefit Analysis 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Policy Implications 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research