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...
Main Authors: | Changying Xiang, Lulu Tao |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2023-11-01
|
Series: | Buildings |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/11/2865 |
Similar Items
-
IMPLEMENTING VERTICAL GREENERY ON OFFICE FAÇADE OPENING TO IMPROVE INDOOR LIGHT QUALITY
by: Luciana Kristanto, et al.
Published: (2022-07-01) -
Assessing light performance of vertical greenery shading in tropical climate
by: Luciana Kristanto, et al.
Published: (2024-01-01) -
Biochar for Vertical Greenery Systems
by: Michal Kraus, et al.
Published: (2020-11-01) -
Vertical greenery system in Malaysia /
by: Teo, Kien Hee, 1987-, et al.
Published: (2012) -
Vertical Greenery as Natural Tool for Improving Energy Efficiency of Buildings
by: Carlo Alberto Campiotti, et al.
Published: (2022-06-01)