b'Green roofs for superblocks in China: responding to urban challengesHan WeiyuAccording to Fraker (2008), China is building 11on alleviating some urban challenges. The research then million new Superblock housing units each year.identifies barriers to the application of green roofs and With acceleration of urbanization and a subsequentdiscusses how to promote the their implementation. It deterioration of the ecological environment, Chineseexamine both domestic and international precedents in metropolises face severe challenges. green roof developments and evaluates whether they are suitable for application to Chinese superblocks.In order to achieve sustainable development with limited land resources, the development of green roofs has become one possible strategy for Chinese cities. Green roofs can help meet peoples desire for nature in the city and improve the micro and macro environments. In order to promote the development of green roofs, further research on the potential of green roofs is required.This research analyses the urban challenges of contemporary China and discusses the benefits of theThe surface temperature changes to show the urban heat island Temperature difference caused by Source: by author direct sunlight on different surfacesSource: by author 134P5-20200301-FOLIO RESEARCH.indd 5 2020/3/4 23:12:25'