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Wetland Roofs as an Innovative Solution for Sustainable Urban Development Cover

Wetland Roofs as an Innovative Solution for Sustainable Urban Development

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|Dec 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sspjce-2025-0009 | Journal eISSN: 1338-7278 | Journal ISSN: 1336-9024
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 12
Published on: Dec 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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