Are green walls a suitable environmental compensation in densifying cities? Quantifying the urban microclimate effects at the pedestrian level in Sao Paulo

Are green walls a suitable environmental compensation in densifying cities? Quantifying the urban microclimate effects at the pedestrian level in Sao Paulo

In the city of Sao Paulo, green spaces are few and uneven. Between 2015-2018, to increase greenery, the municipality promoted green walls as an environmental compensation solution for the loss of urban trees. This study aimed to quantify the impact of these green façades on urban microclimate at th...

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Main Authors: Priscila Weruska Stark da Silva, Denise Helena Silva Duarte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo (USP) 2022-10-01
Series:Pós: Revista do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo da FAUUSP
Subjects:
Green walls
Urban greenery
Urban microclimates
Urban policies
ENVI-met
Environmental compensation
Online Access:https://www.revistas.usp.br/posfau/article/view/195441

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