The Design of Façade-Integrated Vertical Greenery to Mitigate the Impacts of Extreme Weather: A Case Study from Hong Kong
Vertical greenery not only helps to cool the surfaces of buildings but, more importantly, it can also mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect. The growth of vertical greenery is highly dependent on ongoing maintenance, such as irrigation. Wind-driven rain serves as a natural source of irrigation for v...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Buildings |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/11/2865 |