Investigating Urban Heat Islands: Impact of Green Roofs on Temperature Regulation in City Environments

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Structure of the Paper 2. Urban Heat Islands 2.1 Definition and Characteristics 2.2 Factors Contributing to Urban Heat Islands 2.3 Impacts on Urban Environments 2.4 Case Studies of Major Cities 3. Green Roofs Overview 3.1 Definition and Types of Green Roofs 3.2 History and Adoption Rates 3.3 Benefits Beyond Temperature Regulation 4. Temperature Regulation Mechanisms 4.1 Thermal Properties of Green Roofs 4.2 Heat Absorption and Insulation 4.3 Role of Vegetation and Soil 5. Research Methodology 5.1 Study Design and Approaches 5.2 Data Collection Techniques 5.3 Analysis Methods Used 6. Case Study: Implementation Results 6.1 City Selection and Criteria 6.2 Comparative Analysis Pre and Post 6.3 Findings on Temperature Reduction 6.4 Other Observed Environmental Benefits 7. Challenges and Limitations 7.1 Cost and Initial Investment 7.2 Maintenance and Sustainability 7.3 Limitations in Data Accuracy 8. Conclusions and Future Research 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Urban Planning 8.3 Recommendations for Future Studies