Vertical Greenery as Natural Tool for Improving Energy Efficiency of Buildings

Vertical Greenery as Natural Tool for Improving Energy Efficiency of Buildings

The European Construction Sector Observatory outlined that green building envelopes as green roofs and walls contribute to the reduction of energy demand and CO<sub>2</sub> emissions due to the air conditioning in summer periods, and the mitigation of heat islands in urban areas. For thi...

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Main Authors: Carlo Alberto Campiotti, Lorenzo Gatti, Alessandro Campiotti, Luciano Consorti, Patrizia De Rossi, Carlo Bibbiani, Rosario Muleo, Arianna Latini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
green wall
green façade
vertical greenery system (VGS)
building acclimatization
energy saving
wall surface temperature (ST)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/6/526

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