Is green facade sustainable?

Abstract: Greenery systems are sustainable ecosystems for buildings. Many studies on greenery systems, such as green roofs and green walls, have demonstrated that greenery systems support energy saving and improve thermal conditions in the building sector.

What is sustainable facade?

Aksamija defines high-performance sustainable façades as exterior enclosures that use the least possible amount of energy to maintain a comfortable interior environment, which promotes the health and productivity of the building’s occupants [5].

How the use of green facades can reduce the heat island effect?

In winter, the VIG is an effective solar capture device, warming and insulating the glazed facade of the building. The VIG reduces solar heat gain by absorbing energy as latent heat, through transpiration. The VIG also mitigates the urban heat island effect like a green roof [35].

What is sustainable or green construction?

Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to both a structure and the application of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle: from planning to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition.

How do you keep your facade green?

Green façade maintenance typically involves pruning, weeding, debris removal, inspection and repair of the structure, and occasional replacement of planter beds and plants. Some plants require greater levels of care and maintenance than others; plants may also vary in their ability to attach to support structures.

How do you make a green facade?

Green Façade with climbing plants

1. A soil container.
2. Soil mixture of 30\% sand, 30\% compost and 40\% topsoil.
3. A trellis system.
4. Climbing plants (for example Hedera helix, Parthenocissus tricuspidata,Wisteria sp. and Vitis sp.)
5. Air gap between the building and the trellis system (optional).

What is a facade in architecture?

The word facade originally comes from the Italian word “facciata”, and is defined as the outside or all of the external faces of a building. The term is frequently used to refer just to the main or front face of a house.

What is biomimetic facade?

To design the adaptive facade, we make use of biomimicry—the design and production of structures modelled on the biological processes of nature. The adaptive facades designed for hot climates require higher control over the solar heat gain than the facades designed for the cold climates require.

What is green roof technology?

A green roof is a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system that is installed on top of a flat or slightly–sloped roof. Intensive green roofs have more soil and a deeper growing medium—sometimes several feet—that can support a more diverse plant selection, including small trees.

How can green roofs improve a home’s energy efficiency and sustainability?

Lowering the temperature of your roof can significantly decrease your summer energy bills by using much less air-conditioning. From an environmental perspective, a green roof helps to manage stormwater, and offers effective insulation that will reduce both heating and cooling costs.

What is green and sustainable environment?

“Green” and “sustainable” are terms that point to environmental awareness and preserving natural resources. “Green” is strictly concerned with the environmental health. “Sustainable” is concerned with environmental health, economic vitality, and social benefits.