This review paper organizes and summarizes the literature on Vertical Greenery Systems
(VGS) when used as passive tool for energy savings in buildings. First, with the information …

There are many factors that have a major influence on reducing the energy expenditure in
building sector. This research aims at qualitative and quantitative assessment of those …

Expansion of modern cities reduces green areas, especially within city centres where the
urban heat island has become a significant problem. In an attempt to increase greenery in …

The green facades and living walls of vertical greenery systems (VGS) are gaining
increasing importance as sustainable building design elements because they can improve …

Abstract Atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM) constitutes a considerable fraction of urban air
pollution, and urban greening is a potential method of mitigating this pollution. The value of …

Green roofs and walls have recently emerged as conservation tools, and they offer
promising additional opportunities to enhance biodiversity in cities. However, their …

With more than half of the world's population now living in urban areas, it is vitally important
that towns and cities are healthy places to live. The principal aim of this book is to synthesize …

Despite increased interest in the implementation of green walls in urban areas and the
recognised benefits of monetary valuation of ecosystem services, no studies have been …

Green space is an important component of the urban landscape, providing ecosystem
services for city dwellers and supporting biodiversity. In many cities, green space is …

The green wall is an engineered technology for stormwater management and climate
change mitigation at the urban level. At the building scale, these energy efficiency measures …