Temperature Assessment of Urban Rooftop Farming for Cooling Effect to Buildings Significant Determinant of Micro-Climate Change and Urban Heat Island Effects.

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This study, conducted in Bhubaneswar city, India, assessed the cooling effect of urban rooftop farming on buildings and their surroundings. By comparing temperatures in buildings with and without rooftop gardens, the research found that rooftop farming reduces the temperature in building rooms and adjacent areas. This cooling effect contributes to mitigating micro-climate change and urban heat island effects, thereby lowering cooling expenses for urban inhabitants.