Abstract:
Biodiversity urbanism is an innovative concept that has been gaining traction
in recent times. It aims to bring more nature into our cities and create healthier and
more resilient living environments by promoting sustainable development in cities.
The idea behind this protocol is to create a city that is both biodiverse and urban. To
do this, green infrastructure is the key; it can provide habitats for wildlife, reduce air
pollution, and absorb stormwater. In addition, green infrastructure also contributes to
the aesthetics of the city and can provide recreational areas for people to enjoy.
This research communicates the concept of designing an elevated green roof in
an urban context. It elaborates on a solution for those cities to be able to address the
issue of communities with a severe lack of common and green space but sufficient
space for building parks by greening the roofs of the existing buildings as the greatest
solution to the urban biodiversity concept and giving them life. It is a design-based
research project developed on one of the most prominent sites in Tirana City, "Rruga
e Durresit" street.
