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Incorporating vegetation into building facades: the concept of vertical gardens

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Incorporating vegetation into building facades: the concept of vertical gardens

12 February 2025
Vertical gardens, integrated into building facades, improve air quality, regulate temperature, enhance biodiversity, and promote well-being, making urban spaces more sustainable and aesthetically appealing.
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Vertical gardens, or living walls, are becoming essential in urban high-rise buildings to address challenges posed by urbanisation

These green installations, typically integrated into building facades, improve air quality by filtering pollutants, regulate temperature, and enhance biodiversity by providing habitats for wildlife. 

They also promote well-being and productivity by reducing stress and improving mood, especially in office buildings

Vertical gardens maximise space in densely populated areas, offer aesthetic value, and contribute to sustainable urban environments

Technological innovations, like automated systems, enhance plant care, making these gardens more efficient. 

Ultimately, vertical gardens are crucial for building sustainable, resilient cities that harmonise with nature.

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Smart Building technologies
Green Building Solutions
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling
Indoor Environmental Quality