"Vertical gardens offer environmental benefits including temperature regulation and air purification, making them a valuable component of urban greening initiatives, especially in densely populated areas."

"Vertical gardens, or clean air green walls, offer several environmental benefits, including improving indoor air quality, retaining dust, absorbing air pollution, and regulating temperature, ultimately leading to cleaner air and a more sustainable environment."

"Vertical gardens provide environmental benefits such as air purification, improved air quality, and temperature regulation, with the ability to reduce concentrations of harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and ozone."

Vertical gardens offer environmental benefits including air purification and temperature regulation.

"Vertical gardens, such as green walls, provide environmental benefits including air purification and temperature regulation, as seen in examples from Chiayi City schools."

"Indoor green walls provide multiple benefits including improving indoor air quality through dust retention and air pollution absorption, as well as regulating temperature, which can positively impact mental health and overall environmental comfort."

"Indoor green walls offer several benefits, including air purification, temperature regulation, and mental health impact, by reducing concentrations of harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and ozone."

"Indoor green walls offer several benefits, including air purification, temperature regulation, and potential positive impacts on mental health, making them a valuable component in sustainable building design."

"Indoor green walls have practical benefits including air purification and temperature regulation, as seen in the implementation of green walls in schools, which helps to cool down the temperature and purify the air."

"Indoor green walls offer several benefits, including air purification by reducing concentrations of harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and suspended particulates, and temperature regulation by lowering indoor temperatures, which can contribute to a healthier and more comfortable environment."

"Green roofs can help make cities more climate-resilient by reducing the urban heat island effect and stormwater run-off, similar to how green areas promote water retention and reduce flooding."

Green walls can improve indoor air quality, retain dust, absorb air pollution, and regulate temperature, which are similar to the environmental benefits of green roofs, such as reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and increasing biodiversity.

"Green roofs, similar to green walls, can have several environmental benefits, including reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and increasing biodiversity, by reducing the concentration of pollutants such as NO2, PM10, PM2.5, and O3."

"Green roofs and green walls can provide environmental benefits such as reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and increasing biodiversity, as seen in the example of a school in Chiayi City that installed a green wall to cool down the temperature and purify the air."

"Vertical green walls and green roofs offer several environmental benefits, including improving air quality, reducing energy consumption, and increasing biodiversity, by reducing the concentration of pollutants and indoor temperature."

Green roofs and vertical gardens can provide several environmental benefits, including reducing energy consumption and improving air quality, which aligns with the purpose of encouraging high-rise green spaces as part of Singapore's 2030 Green Plan.

"Vertical gardens offer aesthetic benefits, creating a beautiful and impressive atmosphere, and may also have mental health benefits, providing a relieving and healing environment."

Vertical gardens offer benefits beyond environmental advantages, including aesthetic benefits and potential noise reduction.

Vertical gardens provide multiple benefits, including noise reduction and aesthetic improvements, in addition to their environmental advantages.

"Vertical gardens offer benefits such as noise reduction and aesthetic appeal, in addition to environmental advantages, making them a desirable design element for indoor and outdoor spaces."

Vertical gardens provide multiple benefits, including environmental advantages, noise reduction, and aesthetic improvements.

When selecting plants for a vertical garden, it's essential to consider the local climate and choose suitable plants for that specific climate.

"When selecting plants for a vertical garden, consider the local climate to choose suitable plants."

"When choosing plants for a vertical garden, it's essential to consider suitable plants for different climates, including heat-resistant and heat-resistant landscape plants, to ensure the garden remains lush and thriving."

"When selecting plants for a vertical garden, it's crucial to consider the local climate and choose plants that are suitable for that climate."

"When choosing plants for a vertical garden, consider the local climate and the appropriateness and compatibility of the plants themselves."

"Ivy and ferns are suitable plants for vertical gardens, especially in areas with high humidity like bathrooms, and can contribute to a balanced and aesthetically pleasing space."

"Low-maintenance plants such as ivys, heucheras, and ferns are suitable for vertical gardens, and other options include the Dragon Tubeh and the Honeysuckle, which can purify the air and are easy to maintain."

"Pothos, or devil's ivy, is a low-maintenance plant suitable for vertical gardens due to its ability to thrive in various lighting conditions."

When choosing plants for different climates, it's essential to consider factors such as plant hardiness zone, cost, and whether the plants are perennials to ensure they thrive and provide long-term enjoyment.

"When choosing plants for different climates, it is necessary to consider suitable plants that can thrive in the specific climate conditions."

When choosing plants for vertical gardens in different climates, it's essential to select suitable plant types that can thrive in the specific environmental conditions, such as lily bamboo, firecracker red, and Yunnan yellow carnation.

"When choosing plants for vertical gardens in different climates, it is necessary to consider factors such as heat resistance and suitability for the local environment, as highlighted by the Park Service's horticultural advice."

Choosing suitable plants is crucial when creating an indoor garden, especially in different climates, and considering factors like light exposure and temperature is essential.

Suitable plants should be chosen for vertical gardens based on different climates to ensure their survival and effectiveness.

Suitable plants should be chosen for vertical gardens based on different climates.

"For vertical gardens, suitable plants such as lily bamboo and Boston kidney fern should be chosen based on different climates and space planning requirements."

Suitable plants should be chosen for vertical gardens based on different climates, with heat-resistant plants being recommended for certain environments.

"For vertical gardens, suitable plants should be chosen based on different climates, considering factors such as humidity, sunlight, and plant compatibility."

"Indoor green walls offer environmental benefits including air purification, with the ability to reduce concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, fine particulate matter, and ozone."

Indoor green walls offer environmental benefits such as air purification and temperature regulation, making them a natural and energy-efficient solution for improving indoor air quality and reducing energy consumption.

"Indoor green walls provide environmental benefits such as air purification and temperature regulation, as seen in the example of a school in Chiayi City that installed a green wall to cool down the temperature and purify the air."

"Indoor green walls offer environmental benefits including air purification, reducing concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, suspended particulates, and ozone, as well as temperature regulation, reducing indoor temperature by about 1.8 ℃."

"Indoor green walls offer environmental benefits such as air purification and temperature regulation, which can lead to energy cost savings."

Green surfaces like vertical gardens increase oxygen levels and contribute to air quality through natural air purification, making them a beneficial element in sustainable building design.

"Green surfaces, like vertical gardens, improve air quality by increasing oxygen levels through photosynthesis, as seen in the installation of green walls in schools, which helps purify the air and regulate temperature."

Green surfaces, like those in vertical gardens, contribute to improved air quality by providing natural insulation, reducing heat absorption, and increasing oxygen levels through plant transpiration.

Green surfaces, such as those found in vertical gardens, can contribute to improved air quality by releasing oxygen, as seen in the example of the Snake Plant.

Green surfaces in vertical gardens, like the Spider Plant, improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen.

One of the goals of adding green surfaces to buildings is for aesthetic improvement, as green has a natural beauty and charm that can enhance interior decoration.

One of the goals of adding green surfaces to buildings is to improve their aesthetic appeal, as seen in examples of vertical gardens and green interior walls that create beautiful and impressive spaces.

One of the goals of adding green surfaces to buildings is to improve their aesthetic appeal.

Vertical green walls can lower indoor temperatures by approximately 1.8 ℃, as supported by study results from the Environmental Protection Agency.

"Vertical gardens offer environmental benefits including temperature regulation and air purification, making them a valuable component of urban greening initiatives, especially in densely populated areas."

Title:

Content: Africa Has Its First Chief Heat Officer. Five Things Should Be On Her Agenda

24 February 2023
analysis

Freetown's heat officer can set an example to Africa and the world as temperatures and risks rise.

Eugenia Kargbo has an unusual job: she is the city of Freetown's chief heat officer. Her role in Sierra Leone's capital is the first of its kind in Africa. She has been tasked with raising public awareness about extreme heat, improving responses to heat waves, and collecting, analysing and visualising heat impact data for the city, which is home to 1.2 million people.

Freetown is increasingly threatened by dangerous temperatures. In 2017, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ranked Sierra Leone third, after Bangladesh and Guinea Bissau, on its list of countries most vulnerable to climate change.

The risks are concentrated in its capital and largest city, Freetown, where some 35% of the population live in 74 informal settlements like Kroo Bay, often in disaster-prone areas like the seafront or hillsides. Houses are densely built and typically temporary structures made of "heat trapping" materials. Services that supports cooling, such as water and electricity, are usually inadequate.

As an architect whose work includes researching ways to reduce heat in African cities, I think the creation of an Heat Officer position is a good move. The world's cities are almost all getting hotter and, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned, temperatures will only keep rising.

But, while this is a global challenge, African cities are unique. The significant proportion of urban dwellers who are poor and those whose living conditions do not provide adequate shelter from the elements make the African context unique and deserving special attention.

With these realities in mind, here are five things I'd suggest should be on the agenda of both Kargbo and any other heat officer appointed elsewhere on the continent in future.

1. Take a diverse approach to urban greening

Nature-based approaches are a great way to address increasing temperatures linked to climate change. Scholars have established positive links between green infrastructure, temperature moderation and even health outcomes in African cities as well as elsewhere in the world.

This has informed a growing number of tree-planting initiatives and the development of urban parks. But it is important that municipalities move beyond only these kinds of spaces. African cities are becoming densely populated; that means less space will be available for greening initiatives on land.

Vertical systems of building (for example on walls, roofs, columns) and urban infrastructure (for example on bridges, road furniture) should be explored to make up for the lack of space on the ground.

In the last few years, I have led the design and development of experimental vertical gardens in low-income areas of Nigeria and Tanzania. We have shown that these vertical gardens reduce wall temperature of residential buildings by as much as 5°C in Dar es Salaam. The gardens have other benefits like providing fresh vegetables for household consumption. Similar ways of growing vegetation vertically have been seen elsewhere in the world, including in Mexico City.

2. Strengthen the link between heat and health

Exposure to extreme heat usually comes with health problems - and can even kill people, as I and many other scholars have documented. It exacerbates underlying health conditions.

One area of concern when it comes to the heat-health nexus in African countries is that mosquito numbers increase in higher temperatures. This means malaria and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes might become significant problems for Freetown and other African cities.

These health problems are further complicated by the fact that many city dwellers across the continent can't access adequate and affordable health care. Community health initiatives within cities and efforts to ramp up health services in qualitative and quantitative terms must be integral to heat adaptation plans and actions.

3. Focus on early warning and improved awareness

It is far better to be proactive than reactive. Heat vulnerability patterns within Freetown and other African cities must be studied and used to make sense of weather predictions in order to inform warning systems.

In the warning systems, for example, an alert level can be triggered when the weather forecast shows three or more consecutive days with daytime maximum temperature and humidity above a threshold of, say, 30°C. Other levels of alerts can correspond with higher temperatures. This sort of system has been implemented in Toronto, Canada, with good outcomes. A recent study of urban areas in Ontario (the province where Toronto is located) shows that early warnings may have meant fewer heat-related illnesses severe enough to warrant hospital or clinic visits.

4. Encourage the transfer of knowledge

Cities can adapt to heat faster when they share knowledge and experiences. Some scholars argue that inter-city collaboration and knowledge-sharing can enhance municipalities' resilience and improve urban residents' skills to deal with heat-related issues.

Kargbo's work will generate many lessons that can be shared with other African cities; she, too, will learn from other cities' successes and failures.

5. Let locals lead

While there is plenty to learn from more developed countries outside Africa, it is important to also draw from local indigenous knowledge and practices. An examination of knowledge and awareness about climate-related and environmental problems in African traditional society shows there is much to be learned from indigenous systems.

Top-down approaches are not enough. They must be complemented by bottom-up approaches in the planning, funding, execution and assessment of heat adaptation initiatives.

Inclusion is also important because it shifts power to those who are most affected by heat - people living in low-income and informal areas are disproportionately affected. Involving them enhances the impacts of initiatives and interventions.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

Olumuyiwa Adegun is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure.

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.

"Vertical gardens, or clean air green walls, offer several environmental benefits, including improving indoor air quality, retaining dust, absorbing air pollution, and regulating temperature, ultimately leading to cleaner air and a more sustainable environment."

Title:

Content: In order to improve the environmental air quality and let children learn with peace of mind, the Taichung Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau has continued to build a clean air green wall in the school. This year, 12 schools in Jianping Elementary School, Juren Elementary School and Chongde Elementary School have received subsidies from the Environmental Protection Department.
According to the Environmental Protection Bureau, through the installation of clean air green walls, indoor air quality can be improved. At present, space such as classroom corridors and flower stands outside the daughter wall in Taichung City can be planted, which can achieve the benefits of dust retention, air pollution absorption and temperature regulation.
In order to strengthen the protection of the school environment for children, the Taichung City Environmental Protection Bureau expanded the subsidy for the construction of a clean air green wall on the campus, and the current subsidy amount to 1.76 million yuan, with an area of 358 square meters.
The Environmental Protection Bureau stressed that currently selected plants that can purify the air and do not need to spend too much money and time to maintain include the Dragon Tubeh, the Junzi and Wu Bamboo, the Turtle, the Cannonflower or the Honeysuckle.
How good is the effect of clean air green wall?
According to international research, vertical clean air green walls can reduce the concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM10) by about 40% and 60%. In addition, green walls can also reduce the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in classrooms by about 10% and the concentration of ozone (O3) by about 30%.
Green wall is the most natural and energy efficient air purification facilities, no need to plug in electricity, self-circulation, to achieve the purpose of air purification, can be called the "most environmentally friendly air purifier".
Chen Hongyi, director of the Environmental Protection Bureau, said that in addition to blocking outdoor pollutants and improving indoor air, the air green wall can also adjust the temperature and drive energy conservation and carbon reduction. Next year, Taichung City is expected to expand the subsidy target, including community activity centers, public kindergartens and environmental night markets.
# Green Wall # Air # Cleanliness # Campus # Environment

"Vertical gardens provide environmental benefits such as air purification, improved air quality, and temperature regulation, with the ability to reduce concentrations of harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and ozone."

Vertical gardens offer environmental benefits including air purification and temperature regulation.

"Vertical gardens, such as green walls, provide environmental benefits including air purification and temperature regulation, as seen in examples from Chiayi City schools."

Title:

Content: Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Chiayi
The school received an environmental subsidy of NT $220,000 two years ago to plant large Dumbo flowers to form a green wall, which helps to cool down the temperature and purify the air, and also to install an automatic sprinkler system to maintain the ecology of the green wall.
According to the Environmental Protection Bureau of Chiayi City Government, since 2019, the Environmental Protection Department has promoted the vertical air green wall project. Since 2019, three schools, including Xingjia, Jiabei Elementary School and Jiabei Elementary School, have installed climbing plants on the school's daughter wall and the balcony of the classroom.
The Environmental Protection Bureau of the Chiayi Municipal Government said that this year, the Environmental Protection Agency expanded the target of subsidies, in addition to the original subsidies of public middle school, public elementary school, public preschool institutions, public welfare groups, public facilities, environmental protection night market, civic activity center and other venues, air green wall subsidies of 3,000 to 6,000 yuan per square meter, single subsidy ceiling of 400,000 yuan.
According to the Municipal Environmental Protection Agency, according to the results of the study, vertical green walls can reduce the concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), suspended particulates (PM10) by about 40% and 60%, but also reduce the concentration of indoor fine suspended particulates (PM2.5) by about 10%, ozone by about 30%, and indoor temperature reduction by about 1.8 ℃.
According to the city's Environmental Protection Bureau, the appropriate plant types are lily bamboo, firecracker red, Yunnan yellow carnation, turtle, Boston kidney fern, hydrangea, African pansy or panthera, and can be selected according to the space planning and installation requirements, so that the space is more beautiful.
# Green Wall # Cooling # EPB # EPD # Planting

"Indoor green walls provide multiple benefits including improving indoor air quality through dust retention and air pollution absorption, as well as regulating temperature, which can positively impact mental health and overall environmental comfort."

"Indoor green walls offer several benefits, including air purification, temperature regulation, and mental health impact, by reducing concentrations of harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and ozone."

"Indoor green walls offer several benefits, including air purification, temperature regulation, and potential positive impacts on mental health, making them a valuable component in sustainable building design."

"Indoor green walls have practical benefits including air purification and temperature regulation, as seen in the implementation of green walls in schools, which helps to cool down the temperature and purify the air."

"Indoor green walls offer several benefits, including air purification by reducing concentrations of harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and suspended particulates, and temperature regulation by lowering indoor temperatures, which can contribute to a healthier and more comfortable environment."

"Green roofs can help make cities more climate-resilient by reducing the urban heat island effect and stormwater run-off, similar to how green areas promote water retention and reduce flooding."

Title:

Content: Cities in which we live
0
Anastasia Schwartz
By 2050, the UN estimates that almost 70% of the world ’ s population will live in cities, making sustainable urbanization one of the priorities of global development.
collage by Pavel Tsedilin
Urbanization is still one of the main global trends of the 21st century and requires close attention.
In fact, how cities develop will determine the future of countries and societies, as well as the solution of many problems of global importance.
The fact is that most of the inhabitants of the Earth do not just live in cities.
Cities account for about 60% of global GDP.
Cities are the leaders in energy consumption (60-80%) and CO2 emissions (about 75%).
Cities are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and other global threats, but they can also make a significant contribution to combating them.
The high concentration of the population in cities critically exacerbates the problems of inequality, security, access to public and economic benefits.
Kazakhstan also faces all the challenges and threats of urbanization.
In our country, the share of the urban population already has more than 60%, and this figure will only grow.
According to the UN, in the coming decades, 95% of urbanization in principle will fall on developing countries.
Therefore, the question of how to make cities sustainable, safe, open, liveable, conducive to economic growth and even the formation of a new quality of the nation is not a question of some abstract future, but a problem whose solution should have begun, as they say, yesterday.
Diseases of growth
In the Sustainable Development Goals, the global agenda of the UN until 2030, a separate SDG is devoted to urban development: it goes under number 11 and is formulated as follows: “Sustainable cities and human settlements ”.
Sustainability is not just about the environment.
The economy and infrastructure of cities must also be sustainable, they must be safe and convenient for people, and they must ensure equal access to the benefits of urbanization for all.
They should contribute to the development of people and societies, the preservation of cultural heritage and so on.
In short, human settlements development should solve the problems of the people living there, not create new ones.
Cities should be drivers of development of countries and societies, not a source of “headaches ”.
The fact that sustainable urban development has become one of the key topics on the global agenda is more than justified.
According to experts, since 2007, more than half of the world ’ s population lives in cities.
And by the middle of the century, according to UN estimates, this figure will grow to almost 70%.
Cities occupy less than 5% of the Earth ’ s land area.
Rapid urbanization obviously carries great risks for which many countries were not prepared.
“Growth diseases ” in all cities, in principle, are similar: housing problems, chaotic growth, congestion of infrastructure (both transport and engineering, social), deterioration of air quality, and so on.
Many of these problems are familiar to the cities of Kazakhstan.
Take at least Astana, which, even being a completely new and relatively small city, is fully faced with the challenges of urbanization: ill-conceived and poor-quality development, interruptions in water supply, smog, traffic jams, environmental problems, lack of schools, underdevelopment of public spaces, uneven development of different areas of the city...
The burden on all urban systems will only increase, and at an even faster pace than before.
Recall: 25 years ago, there were a little more than 326 thousand inhabitants in the Kazakh capital.
Already in 2016, the city officially became a millionaire.
Forecasts made before the pandemic said that Astana will overcome the threshold of 2 million inhabitants by the middle of the 21st century, but according to recent estimates, the time to achieve such a population has shifted by 2030 (20 years earlier!).
If you do not take systematic and decisive measures to eliminate existing problems and imbalances, as well as do not pay due attention to planning the development of the capital, it is unlikely to make Astana a sustainable and comfortable city for life.
At the same time, it is important to understand that the principles of sustainability in urban planning are not another “fashionable topic ”, but things that are critically important for any state.
Inadequate urban planning (or lack thereof) leads to the emergence of slums and affluent areas, increases inequality, reduces security, and contributes to economic and social development.
All these factors directly affect urban residents, and given the fact that they are becoming more and more, this directly affects the nation and, accordingly, the country as a whole.
The low quality of life forms a negative attitude of people to their habitat (not only the city, but also the country), provokes social nihilism and a decrease in trust in the authorities.
The growth of creative and business activity in such conditions is also quite difficult to talk about.
An analogy can be drawn.
It is unlikely that someone will like to live in an apartment in which half of the rooms have no lighting, in the second half there are no electrical outlets, in the hallway there is no place to leave your shoes removed, a place for rest is not provided in principle, you need to go to the refrigerator through three neighboring corridors, and to the elevator - to the other end of the building.
In which drinking water did not have time to spend, but the bathroom turns into a smelly pond every time someone in the house flushed water in the toilet.
And there is always a chance that you on the balcony will begin work on the construction of another apartment.
Living in a city planned in a similar way is also not much fun.
“The main indicator of the success of megacities, in my opinion, should be the quality of life of their residents, ” President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the forum dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Astana.
It is difficult to disagree with this thesis, and it hardly makes sense to explain for a long time why human-centricity in urban studies is so important: cities are people, and how people feel, so will the city.
Space for people
But what exactly is meant when it comes to a “friendly ” urban environment?
Urbanism as a science of urban development planning has existed for more than a century, and during this time, trends in urban planning have changed more than once, influenced by technological progress, digitalization, social trends, global challenges, even ideologies.
Today, perhaps, the key trend is precisely the same sustainability.
In the context of urbanism, this means creating cities that contribute to the preservation of the environment, ensure economic prosperity, a high quality of life and the safety of all residents – for generations to come.
A few years ago, the OECD published a review of urban policy in Kazakhstan, which, among other things, pointed to the existing problems of urbanization.
In particular, there were such as an increase in the level of motorization, the decline of urban public transport, traffic jams; low satisfaction of citizens with housing conditions; outdated public infrastructure; air pollution.
Although measures have been taken in recent years to address these issues, these problems remain very relevant.
At the same time, in the already mentioned SDG No. 11, one of the tasks is to ensure that by 2030 everyone can use safe, inexpensive, affordable and environmentally sustainable transport systems by improving road safety, in particular, expanding the use of public transport.
Actually, one of the important modern trends in urban planning is the creation of an environment that will not require a person to frequently use a personal car.
Now in the cities of Kazakhstan, they prevail as the main means of transportation, which obviously affects the severity of such problems as traffic jams, parking, deterioration of air quality, safety.
To create an environment in which citizens can safely abandon their personal cars, it is necessary on several levels.
First of all, improve the public transport system and make the road infrastructure convenient for pedestrians (even the new and modern Astana cannot boast of this yet).
In addition, the development and improvement of urban areas should go in such a way that everything necessary for a person in everyday life is at a distance of a small walk: shops, kindergartens, schools, medical institutions, recreational areas and so on.
Low satisfaction of citizens with their living conditions, the authors of the OECD survey are mostly associated with the economic inaccessibility of “square meters ” for a significant part of the population, the quality of construction, problems with communal infrastructure.
At the same time, we can safely add such factors as the lack of social infrastructure, point development, lack of public spaces, low accessibility of the urban environment for people with disabilities, even the aesthetic unattractiveness of streets, courtyards and buildings...
All this significantly affects the quality of life of a person in the city.
“Victims ” of point construction, for example, are well aware that it is difficult to enjoy staying in their own apartment, when outside the window for two or three years in a row, seven days a week there is pile driving and other highly noisy construction activity.
And it is still very lucky if during the construction of a new residential complex, the load on the infrastructure of the district was provided, so as not to multiply the sadness associated with the shortage of water, parking spaces, places in kindergartens and schools.
It is very important to understand that high-quality and attractive public spaces are also not part of the “something on the rich ” series.
And this concept includes not only large city parks, squares, but also recreational areas within residential areas and neighborhoods.
Places where people can walk, socialize, relax, engage in physical activity are an integral part of the urban environment, and they should not be the prerogative of elite residential complexes, but a good that is available absolutely for all citizens.
In large cities, such public spaces should be created everywhere, in every microdistrict, because they play a very important function of building up “social capital ” – creating communities of local residents, connections between people, an atmosphere of good neighborliness.
All this creates a favorable environment for increasing civic engagement and people ’ s involvement in solving local problems.
As the territories of cities become more and more, polycentricity and multifunctionality of districts become especially important when planning megacities: their points of attraction, attractions, parks, large shopping and entertainment centers, places for quality leisure and even potential places of employment should be in every district of the city, including its geographical periphery.
The same goes for public transportation.
This approach not only solves the problem of concentration of people in one place (so as not to create an unbearable load on the urban infrastructure), but also contributes to the uniform and balanced development of the entire city, without “distortions ”, when sparkling skyscrapers and elegant squares coexist with crumbling houses and dull sleeping areas with giant budget“ men ”, the marginalization of which, especially on the outskirts It is a matter of time.
Greening and Adapting
In the context of urban studies, special attention is paid to the environmental sustainability of cities.
In particular, we are talking about such areas as reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, introducing green technologies, protecting biodiversity, improving waste management systems, and landscaping.
On the last and we will stop in more detail.
Competent landscape design, the right approach to gardening in cities can solve a whole set of problems.
So, green spaces (trees, shrubs, lawns, etc.) help in the thermoregulation of cities - a particularly popular quality, given the fact that heat waves are increasingly covering cities.
According to experts of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Programme of the United Nations), the strategic placement of trees in urban areas can lower the air temperature by 2-8 degrees Celsius.
Plus, the shadow of the trees in principle makes the city streets more comfortable for people.
According to the FAO, properly placed trees around a building can reduce air conditioning needs by 30% and reduce energy consumption for heating by 20 – 50%.
Since school, we know that trees absorb CO2 (an adult tree can “eat ” up to 150 kg per year) and bind carbon, playing a role in mitigating climate change.
Green plantations play an important role in air purification: large trees are excellent filters for pollutants and fine particles.
They also regulate watercourses and improve water quality.
In addition, green areas promote water retention and reduce the risk of flooding by absorbing rainwater and slowing down runoff.
Greening cities contributes to the conservation of biodiversity and the creation of more viable ecosystems.
Plants provide shelter and food for various species of animals and insects, which helps maintain ecological balance in cities.
In the context of the concept of “cities for people ”, landscaping in megacities has another very important profit: green spaces contribute to improving the physical health and psychological well-being of citizens.
As experts emphasize, landscaping can and should be included literally in any urban projects, not only creating park areas, but also designing, for example, parking lots, roads, interior spaces and so on.
In 2020, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his Address, speaking about solving environmental issues, set the task to plant more than 2 billion trees in the forest fund in Kazakhstan and 15 million in settlements by 2025.
At a recent meeting on the development of Astana, the Head of State again raised the issue of landscaping – not only the capital, but also other cities of the country.
At the same time, he emphasized that landscaping should be carried out in accordance with the pace of construction, as well as using a scientific approach and new technologies both in planting and caring for trees.
As already noted, cities occupy less than 5% of the earth ’ s land mass.
But the United Nations estimates that they account for 60-80% of energy consumption, about 75% of the world ’ s carbon emissions, about 60% of all waste on the planet.
All this makes the solution of the issues of improving the environmental sustainability of cities crucial from the point of view of combating climate change and increasing adaptation to it on a global scale.
And the well-known principle of “think globally, act locally ” is very useful here.
Popular
All
Dance ensemble "Aygolek" returned from Pineto (Italy) the winner of the international festival Paradise Holiday
Unusual and fabulous seems the exhibition Art welding (art welding) in the art center Qyzyljar
In Kyzylorda, right in the regional children ’ s hospital, a ceremony of tusau keser was organized for a child whose life was saved by doctors
In Almaty region, summer residents blocked the highway of republican significance in protest against the actions of public services
Take care of the city!
Residents of Kyzylorda region will return the money overpaid last winter for heating
Dreams come true!
In the Karaganda region punished officials for the fact that they had their own LLP and SP
A pensioner from Atyrau has to pay another year to close the loan, which she took on the recommendation of scammers
Residents of Zhezkazgan are anxiously waiting for the coming heating season
The public woman appealed the protocol of the precinct and achieved the abolition of the fine
About possible floods on the border with Russia warned Kazakhstanis Border Guard Service
Zhambyl region plans to launch production of components for wind power plants
For several days in the forty-degree heat residents of the villages of Almaty region and Nauryzbay district of Almaty remain without water
Increase in prices for cellular communications commented in AZRK
In the very center of the capital, the premises of the business center built into the residential complex turned out to be ownerless and is being pulled out for building materials by looters
In the Emergencies Department of the Almaty region told about the consequences of a powerful downpour
How do the authorities solve the problem of water supply in Temirtau?
Astana resident received 10 years of colony for sale and possession of drugs
Deputy Defense Minister gave instructions on the moral and psychological support of the troops
Police commented on the frightening video with the screams of a girl in Aktau
The implementation of the national project "Comfortable school" was discussed in the Government
A million deal for the rollback was concluded by the chief accountant of the Kostanay boarding school
Preparation for the heating period was considered in the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The next season of the ethno-camp “Zhas Qazak ” has ended
The Ministry of Emergency Situations told about the situation in the flooded Almaty region
18-year-old girl found hanged in school in Kokshetau
Tariffs for utilities in the Karaganda region increased by an average of 25%
Agrarians of Zharkainsky and other districts of Akmola region, whose crops are trampled by immensely multiplied saiga hordes, cry for help...
Residents of Almaty region protest against planned demolition of their homes
Two foreigners were found murdered in a house in Kaskelen
I sit high, I look far away
Locust invasion in Kostanay region: monitoring results
In August, residents of the cities of Pavlodar region will receive increased bills for utilities
The only woman who jumps with a landing parachute "Malva", considers the job a dream come true
So, Astana – 25!
It ’ s a great age, and not just for the city.
The fight of Beibut Shumenov in the shopping center of Astana was commented on in the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Information about 10 thousand hectares of crops affected by locusts in Kostanay region was denied in the Ministry of Agriculture
A powerful hurricane tore off the roof of a trading house in Pavlodar: there are victims
What is the responsibility of doctors for medical errors?
We talked about it with experts.
A lot of different festive events were prepared for our Astana birthday
The first “smart ” city Arkadag opened in Turkmenistan
Sentence to suspect in murder of 5-year-old Turkestan woman explained in court
On holidays, concerts, festivals, meetings with writers, artists are traditionally held in Astana.
In Pavlodar region horse forest fire may spread to the territory of Russia
Macron leaves Brussels EU summit due to ongoing unrest in France
Over the past decades, little has changed in the way and equipment of personal subsidiary farms (LPH)
Read also
Dreams come true!
Take care of the city!
Three Best Months of the Year
That we snow, that we heat
Archive
• [[year]]
• [[month.label]]
• [[day]]

Green walls can improve indoor air quality, retain dust, absorb air pollution, and regulate temperature, which are similar to the environmental benefits of green roofs, such as reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and increasing biodiversity.

"Green roofs, similar to green walls, can have several environmental benefits, including reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and increasing biodiversity, by reducing the concentration of pollutants such as NO2, PM10, PM2.5, and O3."

"Green roofs and green walls can provide environmental benefits such as reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and increasing biodiversity, as seen in the example of a school in Chiayi City that installed a green wall to cool down the temperature and purify the air."

"Vertical green walls and green roofs offer several environmental benefits, including improving air quality, reducing energy consumption, and increasing biodiversity, by reducing the concentration of pollutants and indoor temperature."

Green roofs and vertical gardens can provide several environmental benefits, including reducing energy consumption and improving air quality, which aligns with the purpose of encouraging high-rise green spaces as part of Singapore's 2030 Green Plan.

Title:

Content: More construction owners apply for subsidies to increase the garden high-rise green space area doubled in 10 years
Font Size:
Our high-rise green space has increased significantly, more than doubling in size over the past 10 years, from 60 hectares in 2013 to 155 hectares.
In addition to more new builders incorporating high-rise green spaces or rooftop gardens into their blueprints, more and more owners of older buildings are applying to the National Park Service for subsidies to add or convert their roofs into green spaces.
In an interview with the Lianhe Zaobao, the senior director of the National Park Service's landscaping department, Sophie Ann, revealed that since 2009, about 300 projects have applied for grants for high-rise green spaces or vertical landscaping.
Owners who receive the allowance must ensure that the green space of the tall building is maintained for at least five years.
According to the Park Service, only five applicants no longer maintain green spaces for high-rise buildings due to financial or other factors.
The Park Service annually reviews whether the green spaces in tall buildings are still lush and provides horticultural advice when needed, such as introducing heat-resistant and heat-resistant landscape plants to replace poorly grown flowers and trees.
The Park Service would not disclose how much subsidy has been allocated so far, but stressed that the purpose of the subsidy is to encourage more owners to pay attention to the benefits of high-rise green space, in line with Singapore ’ s 2030 Green Plan, to implement the vision of 200 hectares of high-rise green space.
In fact, many builders choose to set up garden green space in tall buildings or rooftops, or plant vertical flowers and trees in the outer layer of the building, while greening the building environment of steel cement, it also saves energy costs for cooling indoor space.
Rooftop gardens can "cool" the surface of a building by 6 degrees Celsius and reduce the surrounding temperature by 4 degrees Celsius, Sufian said.
In addition, when the solar panel is placed on the roof, if green plants are also planted below it, the solar panel can be prevented from overheating and the charging efficiency can be improved.
More intensive planting of various plants along the roadside
Green buildings such as vertical greening are a topic of concern in recent years, and integrating green space and natural habitat in new towns and residential areas can be one of the compromise solutions to balance urban development and conservation, and offset the plundering and depletion of the natural environment by development projects.
About 40 percent of Singapore's land area is covered by green vegetation, many of which are naturally formed forests in the past half century.
After the urban development of the 1970s, many rural and agricultural land was cleared, and tropical tree species that are easier to reproduce and grow quickly were planted, and many sub-forests were scattered everywhere.
Over the years, the Park Service has also grown more dense and numerous plants per hectare of road land than in the past.
In the past, most of the plants on both sides of the road were of the same species. "This is not a wise move, because if a certain species of tree is infected, it will affect a lot of trees," said Mr Woo Chao-shing, Senior Director of Roads and Landscape of the Park Service.
As a result, over the years, more diverse species of shrubs and trees have been added to create a sense of stratification along roadsides or open spaces, attracting more butterflies and birds, etc. “And this will improve the fragmentation of green spaces caused by urbanization, strengthen ecological cohesion, repair roads and increase the destruction of nature by building more houses. ”
"When cities develop, we have to compensate by planting more plants in the same area of green corridors, or by choosing plants that grow faster to get back to the lush feeling of the past as soon as possible," Hu said.
To this end, the Park Service launched the rewilding project three years ago, deliberately ignoring the green corridors of 24 locations, reducing the number of routine pruning of branches and weeds and creating a sense of overgrown grass.
"We deliberately allow nature to grow freely, increasing its biodiversity and saving manpower, as long as it does not block the entrance of drainage channels or obstruct the passage of pedestrians," Hu said.
However, some residents are concerned about mosquito breeding, and "we will consider it on a case-by-case basis before deciding whether to expand the area under the plan."
LIKE Our official Facebook page for more information

"Vertical gardens offer aesthetic benefits, creating a beautiful and impressive atmosphere, and may also have mental health benefits, providing a relieving and healing environment."

Title:

Content: Make your home more stylish!
6 wonderful examples of ornamental plants
Genie Chien
Loading admin actions …
Do you like gardening? If you like flowers and plants, you can use ornamental plants as materials for interior decoration! Green has a natural beauty and charm, and it is easy to match with furniture and space, which is an indispensable element of interior decoration.
With them, even if it is not a beautiful house, it can make your home look radiant with fresh green.
Let ’ s take a look at the 6 ideas that make a stylish home out of plants!
Example 1: The Little Forest in the House
Do you want to live in a forest?
The designer saw through your mind and specially redesigned this house into a forest landscape.
This home is made of light wood and white, where green plants grow everywhere, creating a beautiful visual feel.
Living here, you can feel the natural atmosphere in all seasons, and your body and mind will feel extremely relaxed and comfortable!
Example 2: Bold use of plants to decorate home space
This open space combines a living room, dining room and kitchen, where designers use plants to make bold décor.
The rows of trees grow against the wall to form a beautiful vision. The indoor movement line is unparalleled, and living here is not only extremely relieving, but also can breathe the green verdant at the same time!
Example 3: Green interior wall
The interior is decorated with a vertically-green botanical garden, from the ceiling to the floor. Not only is it impressive at first glance, but the three-dimensional shape is even more impressive! Facing these greenery every day is the most healing secret of the busy world!
Example 4: A relaxing bathroom with a vacation style
Bathrooms with high humidity are also good for growing plants.
Here, the designer uses white and green to make your bathroom a vacation retreat.
Ivy and ferns are ideal choices, and the space forms a balanced color, so beautiful that people do not want to leave!
Example 5: Small green garden on the shelf
It is also a good idea to combine small ornamental plants with small accessories.
This way, using a rustic vine basket and small utensils, with beautiful green plants, creates a mini botanical garden in the space.
It not only makes the space more efficient, but also adds a lot of fun to life.
Example 6: Smart use of the outdoor garden
This residence has green plants planted on the outdoor balcony, allowing their verdant greenery to penetrate the interior.
Sitting in the living room, you can observe the growth of plants through a large area of glass windows.
In order to make the whole picture look beautiful as a painting, the designer took special care to choose the right plant to make the perfect match, so that the visual beauty is more divided!
If you are looking for inspiration to decorate your home, you must not miss the following articles:
12 Lighting Designs to Light Up the Appearance of Your Home!
Do you need someone to help you design or build your home?
Find a professional now!
Find out more about home design!

Vertical gardens offer benefits beyond environmental advantages, including aesthetic benefits and potential noise reduction.

Vertical gardens provide multiple benefits, including noise reduction and aesthetic improvements, in addition to their environmental advantages.

Title:

Content: AD It Yourself

How to Create an Outdoor Oasis When You’re Short on Space

Experts chime in with smart solutions for limited backyard square footage, from plant propagation to thinking vertically

Though we can daydream of summer lunches beneath a pergola, the reality for many of us is that square footage is limited. But with great small backyard ideas, having limited outdoor space shouldn’t be a reason to discard your fantasy of a lush retreat at home. There are many innovative ways to craft an inviting outdoor retreat yourself, from layering your plants strategically to using multipurpose furniture. Below, we asked three experts to weigh in on how to create a compact oasis that will leave guests wondering your secrets.

Figure out your budget and plant hardiness zone

Maryah Greene, New York–based plant doctor, stylist, and founder of Greene Piece, recommends putting some thought into how much you’d like to spend and what plants will work best in your zone. “Consider this before going hard and decking your outdoor space out [completely], because you may find that you only get to enjoy those plants for a few months unless they’re perennials,” she advises. “The most common mistake that people make is investing a ton of money into their outdoor space just to realize that some of those plants won’t grow back next year!”

When choosing plants for a truly tight space, Fernando Rubio, landscape architect and founder of Defined Outdoors, picks plants that thrive in those conditions. “Opt for compact varieties such as herbs, dwarf shrubs, and container-friendly trees,” he says. “Also, consider using small-size foliage to add a layered, multidepth feel to your outdoor space.”

For budget-conscious DIY’ers, Greene suggests repurposing extra indoor items as planters or decorative elements. You should also try propagating, she says. “Different plants propagate differently, but for the ones that are cutting propagations, plop your cutting into a jar of water until it roots. From there, you can plant it in your garden or outdoor space without spending a dime on a new plant.”

Find practical solutions for your tiny footprint

Lacking a “typical” outdoor space? Small space consultant, author, designer, and stylist Whitney Leigh Morris dares you to get creative when it comes to small backyard ideas. “Even the tiniest slice of outdoor space surrounding your home can be transformed into a functional and tranquil retreat without much effort,” she says. “A stoop, driveway, porch, or miniature garden can all be effective ways to enlarge and enhance your living space. In order to maximize utility, keep reality in mind rather than being lured into styles that don’t suit your practical needs or the qualities of your surroundings.”

One of Greene’s favorite ways for urbanites to flex their green thumbs is by planting in window boxes. “If your fire escape allows you to sit a small planter right outside your window, this can make for a great place to grow herbs or add a few colorful flowers,” she adds. Just remember to keep safety first; avoid obstructing the pathway. Morris is a fan of container gardens, “whether [it’s] repurposed, staggered-height pots, wall-mounted vessels, or balcony planters,” she says.

All three experts were keen on the idea of vertical gardening. “Vertical elements like hanging planters, wall-mounted planters, trellises, and pedestals can draw the eye upwards, creating the illusion of more space. Plus these elements can also add privacy and serve as a focal point in your outdoor space,” Rubio says.

Make it an extension of your home

You don’t need a massive patio or garden for dreamy indoor-outdoor living. The key is continuity: Decorate your outdoor space just like you would your interiors. “Don’t overlook ambiance,” Morris says. “It’s not just important for visual impact, but for your nervous system and well-being too. Soft, warm-hued lighting; soothing sounds; lush greenery; textile layers such as outdoor rugs and upholstery; and privacy borders, from billowing curtains to trellises to folding screens, can all play a vital and impactful role in establishing a serene setting.”

Lighting can make all the difference in how your space feels,” Rubio adds. “Adding some ambient lighting like string lights or lanterns can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. If you’re handy, task lighting—like spotlights or pendant lights—can also highlight specific areas or features.”

Rubio also advises keeping the design simple and pared back, if that’s your vibe. “When working with limited space, a minimalist approach to layout and design can make your space feel more spacious and relaxing,” he says. “Streamlined design elements, a simple color palette, and plenty of negative space can help create a visually appealing and calming outdoor oasis. Plus it makes maintenance a lot easier in the long run.”

Prioritize function

To make sure your small outdoor space is one you’ll actually use, consider what will make the reimagined zone work best for you. “For example, if you get abundant rain, make sure to use weather-proof pieces and incorporate waterproof storage into your design features,” Morris offers. “If you entertain a great deal, keep not only your guests in mind but also their belongings. Where will everything be placed to avoid overcrowding when you host? If your outdoor area is exposed to ongoing direct sun, explore safe methods of blocking the sun through plants, umbrellas, or sail shades.”

For Greene, it’s all about growing what you can use. “Herbs, veggies, flowers…if you cook a lot or just enjoy the occasional bouquet on your table, save yourself money and reward yourself,” she says.

Meanwhile, Rubio recommends smart outdoor furniture: “In small outdoor spaces every inch counts, so incorporating multifunctional elements can be a game changer,” he says. “Benches with built-in storage or planters that double as seating can maximize your space and make your outdoor area more practical. Modular furniture is also a smart option, allowing you to easily rearrange and adapt your space as needed.”

"Vertical gardens offer benefits such as noise reduction and aesthetic appeal, in addition to environmental advantages, making them a desirable design element for indoor and outdoor spaces."

Title:

Content: 10 Great Ways to Spend a Little Money on a Garden
Yungshun Lee
Loading admin actions …
We always think that having a beautiful garden costs a lot of money, and this is often why we give up building our own garden.
But this idea book will tell you that building a garden doesn ’ t need to cost a lot of money, but more importantly, how much you want to achieve it and how much you are willing to spend to care for it.
Here will give you 10 tips to use these 10 simple ideas to make the garden more perfect and brilliant without spending a lot of money.
1. Clean the lawn and add new vegetation
We start with the simplest thing, first we must take care of what we have. If the garden is full of weeds, then it is time to clean and mow the lawn; if you want to make it more lively, adding new vegetation is a good way, we can add some small shrubs or small trees, or even potted plants, are a good way.
2. Zen Garden
A garden full of Zen is a very fashionable design in recent years, it is a garden that can quickly make the surrounding feel quiet, and this design can be fast, simple and economical, we just need to put some stones, simple plants and small fountains, and this design is also more convenient to maintain.
3. Indoor Garden
Some people also like to do the interior garden design, usually this way requires the use of high ceiling space, it can be created in the two floors connected stairs, can also use the fireplace, such space use will make the space feel fresh.
4. Comfortable corners
These types of corners can be built either indoors or outdoors. Plants placed vertically, like a garden standing on a wall, give people infinite warmth.
Just adding a few nice chairs or furniture, whether inside the house or outside, will make people feel relaxed and comfortable.
5. Corner of the room
Who said that the garden must be designed in the front yard or back yard of the house, in fact, using the space between the building and the surrounding wall, we can also design a chic garden, without any turf or plant drapes, alternately using green leafy plants and gravel and stone can be.
The Importance of Lighting
Light is important in any garden, and if the light disappears in your night, it may be time to add artificial lighting so that you can feel the different night colors of the garden when the sun goes down.
7. Little Orchard
Who said that the garden can only grow flowers, the cultivation of fruit trees can even become a source of food for part of our daily life, and further planting of spices or vegetables, it is more able to take care of the problems of economy and storage space.
8. Colorful plants
Let the plants of different colors fill the space of the garden, let the colorful living space of the garden, according to your place of residence, choose the right plants, with color to change the scene of the garden!
9. Simple appearance
If you do not have a garden but want to add some vegetation to your house, you can also choose to add a few plants to the wall area, the clean and refreshing appearance can be a great little garden.
10. Front yard garden
The front yard garden should not be forgotten, remember, this is the first picture we and our guests see when we go home, it takes the first impression of the building and the owner, it doesn ’ t cost a lot of money, but it can have great results by taking the time to take good care of it.
Want more inspiration: Courtyard and Terrace: 12 super creative ideas that inspire you!
Do you need someone to help you design or build your home?
Find a professional now!
Find out more about home design!

Vertical gardens provide multiple benefits, including environmental advantages, noise reduction, and aesthetic improvements.

When selecting plants for a vertical garden, it's essential to consider the local climate and choose suitable plants for that specific climate.

"When selecting plants for a vertical garden, consider the local climate to choose suitable plants."

"When choosing plants for a vertical garden, it's essential to consider suitable plants for different climates, including heat-resistant and heat-resistant landscape plants, to ensure the garden remains lush and thriving."

"When selecting plants for a vertical garden, it's crucial to consider the local climate and choose plants that are suitable for that climate."

Title:

Content: 7 Bioclimatic Façade Strategies for Tropical Architecture

When we think of the word "tropic," the image that typically comes to mind is an exotic space, characterized by perpetual warmth and humidity, with frequent and heavy rainfall nurturing lush vegetation. Throughout history, this tropical climate has been romanticized as a paradise and criticized for potentially fostering weakness due to its perceived clemency.

Thankfully, those judgments and associations have been relegated to the past, paving the way for theoretical and practical projects that outline the advantages and disadvantages of living in a tropical climate. These projects acknowledge the various strategies to enhance human adaptability within these distinctive climatic conditions.

+ 15

Certainly, climate is the most pivotal element of the natural environment, as it impacts all geomorphological processes, from soil formation to plant growth. It's this profound interconnection that renders climate change so concerning. Hence, akin to how the natural environment reacts to climate, architecture must also be responsive to it.

In temperate climates, houses typically remain "closed" to shield occupants from harsh weather, retaining warmth. Conversely, in tropical climates, it's essential to "open up" the house to dissipate heat and humidity while shielding it from the sun and heavy rainfall. The abundance of tropical climate and vegetation often encourages outdoor living or greater interaction with nature. The main challenges in tropical architecture involve protecting against rain and direct sunlight, with a focus on strategies to regulate internal temperatures.

Bioclimatic strategies play a crucial role in achieving these objectives. They guarantee that buildings adapt to the local climate, boost energy efficiency, and enhance occupants' comfort. These strategies encompass principles and design techniques that leverage natural elements to establish sustainable architectures. By minimizing buildings' environmental impact and prioritizing occupants' well-being, these strategies collectively contribute to overall sustainability.

Since many of these strategies are implemented at the junction between a building's interior and exterior, we've listed below seven bioclimatic strategies and how they are applied to the facades of residential projects in tropical climates.

Shading Elements

Incorporating shade devices such as brise-soleil, cobogós, or other latticed structures on facades is crucial. These elements effectively block direct sunlight while allowing diffused light and natural airflow. This helps to minimize solar heat gain, reduce glare, and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.

The Kenz House / Srijit Srinivas Architects

Casa Delta / Bernardes Arquitetura

Vegetation

Introducing vegetation on facades through vertical gardens, living walls, or planters can provide natural insulation, reduce heat absorption, and improve air quality. Plants also contribute to shading and evaporative cooling through transpiration, further enhancing thermal comfort and reinforcing the tropical ambiance within architecture.

Tropical Shed / Laurent Troost Architectures

Stepping Park House / VTN Architects

Ventilation Strategies

In tropical architecture, facades often incorporate operable windows or strategically positioned openings to facilitate cross-ventilation and natural airflow. This design approach effectively reduces humidity levels and improves indoor air quality.

Valley Expansion House / Studio Heya

OF House / Studio Otto Felix

Sun Orientation

Ensuring the correct solar orientation of buildings maximizes natural light penetration while minimizing solar heat gain. In tropical climates, designing buildings with a north-south orientation reduces direct sunlight exposure, particularly during peak heat hours of the day.

The House of Silence / Natura Futura Arquitectura

Country house in Puente Iglesias / Oficina de Arquitectura y Paisaje OAP + MDE estudio

Thermal Mass

Using materials with high thermal mass, such as concrete, stone, or adobe, in facade construction helps absorb and retain heat during the day. The heat stored during the day is gradually released at night, helping to stabilize indoor temperatures and reducing the need for mechanical cooling systems.

Discreet House / Jirau Arquitetura

Earth Farmhouse / Studio Verge

Reflective Surfaces

Using light-colored or reflective materials on facades helps minimize heat absorption by reflecting solar radiation. This reduces the need for cooling and helps mitigate the urban heat island effect.

Nagato House / RASA Architektura

House COVE(R) / TOUCH Architect

Adaptability

By integrating responsive facade systems like adjustable blinds or dynamic shading elements controlled by sensors or automation, buildings can adapt in real-time to environmental conditions. This real-time adjustment optimizes both energy performance and occupants' comfort.

Patio House / Caio Persighini Arquitetura

ABK House / Bernardes Arquitetura

Image gallery

See allShow less
About this author
Cite: Ghisleni, Camilla. "7 Bioclimatic Façade Strategies for Tropical Architecture" [7 Estratégias bioclimáticas aplicadas nas fachadas da arquitetura tropical ] 10 Apr 2024. ArchDaily. (Trans. Simões, Diogo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1015392/7-bioclimatic-facade-strategies-for-tropical-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.

"When choosing plants for a vertical garden, consider the local climate and the appropriateness and compatibility of the plants themselves."

Title:

Content: Flower decor in the house
homify _
Loading admin actions …
Decorating with flowers is perhaps the most popular method of decorating the premises and garden.
The variety of colors in color, shape and size is simply innumerable.
There are also a variety of ways to decorate flowers.
A hedge of flowers, bright flower arrangements or bouquets in a nice vase - these and many other ideas can arise if you decide to decorate your home with flowers.
Let ’ s look at how we can decorate our home with flowers.
Winter garden
Sometimes it is so desirable that summer always reigns around us, evergreen plants grow and bright sun shines.
But the climatic conditions of our country, contrary to our wishes, suggest a smaller number of warm sunny days.
In any case, this is not a reason for frustration, because it is not in vain that winter gardens have been specially built in the premises for a long time.
For some, the winter garden is a composition of large plants in the corner of the hall or living room.
Of course, the collection of your favorite plants on the windowsill is your miniature winter garden.
But speaking the language of designers, a winter garden is much more difficult.
It requires a separate room, for example, a special room or glazed and insulated loggia.
It should be borne in mind that the arrangement of a full-fledged winter garden will require compliance with a number of conditions important for its existence: this is the humidity of the air, and the presence of a sufficient amount of sunlight, as well as the appropriateness and compatibility of the plants themselves.
Vertical gardening
Vertical landscaping, installation completed
RaStenia
Fashionable vertical gardening in the favorites of interior designers.
Such a living wall decorates the walls of solid offices, fashionable restaurants and has long taken root in the interiors of many apartments and houses.
The most spectacular flowers on the wall look in the living room, where they can take up more space.
No less harmonious it can look in the bathroom, giving the feeling of a tropical jungle, and in the bedroom, pacifying and giving fresh air for a comfortable sleep.
Vertical gardening is possible
Live flowers
An indispensable attribute of floral decor in the house are fresh flowers, or bouquets.
This method of decorating the house has its advantages:
- Firstly, you can always change the variety of colors of your bouquets;
- secondly, decorative bouquets smell nice and are able to give a chic fresh aroma;
- Thirdly, they do not require care in case you do not have the desire or opportunity to care for the flowers in the pots.
However, this method of decoration has its drawbacks: ripped flowers do not live long, which causes them to be sufficiently expensive for permanent use.
Flower decor as a continuation of the interior style
Flowers can be effectively used in the continuation of the style of the room.
Take for example vases, the widest selection of which is presented in the modern market.
And for each style, there is undoubtedly its own.
Fill it with your favorite colors and the interior of your home will sparkle with new colors.
Flowers in pots
Flowers in pots are perhaps the basic and simplest element of floral decor in the house.
Here everything depends on the individual preferences of the owner, and the modern market will definitely be able to offer flowers for every taste and budget.
In addition, a separate element of the decor can be considered flower pots, the choice of which is also infinitely large.
With a thoughtful selection, they will help add colors to evergreen plants and, conversely, dilute the brightness of abundantly flowering plants.
Separately, the types of flower pots are described in the article What are flower pots.
Flower arrangement in a pot
Creating compositions from plants in one pot is simple and at the same time original and creative.
To do this, it is enough to take several plants of different appearance and size and a large pot.
Fill the pot with expanded clay to half, and put the selected plants so that they do not protrude above the level of the pot.
Voids need to be filled with expanded clay, small stones or a ground-sand mixture.
It is important to remember that when choosing flowering indoor plants, they must be in harmony with the tones of curtains, upholstery, bedspreads and other textiles.
And the main thing to remember that flowers require care, only then, they will not only decorate the room, but also recreate a cozy atmosphere of warmth and life in your home.
Need help with a home project?
Contact us!
Find inspirational ideas for your home

"Ivy and ferns are suitable plants for vertical gardens, especially in areas with high humidity like bathrooms, and can contribute to a balanced and aesthetically pleasing space."

"Low-maintenance plants such as ivys, heucheras, and ferns are suitable for vertical gardens, and other options include the Dragon Tubeh and the Honeysuckle, which can purify the air and are easy to maintain."

"Pothos, or devil's ivy, is a low-maintenance plant suitable for vertical gardens due to its ability to thrive in various lighting conditions."

Title:

Content: 7 Plants That Help Bring Down Room Temperature In Summer

7 Plants That Help Bring Down Room Temperature In Summer

During the sweltering summer months, maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature can be a challenge

Sujal ChawatheUpdated: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 01:14 PM IST

During the sweltering summer months, maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature can be a challenge. While air conditioning is a common solution, incorporating certain house plants into your home can also help cool down your space naturally. Not only do these plants add a touch of greenery to your interior decor, but they also act as natural air purifiers and humidifiers.

The logic behind how certain house plants can help cool the microclimate inside a room lies in their ability to transpire, evaporate water, and create shade. Here's a breakdown:

Transpiration: Plants absorb water through their roots and release it into the air through tiny pores in their leaves called stomata. This process is known as transpiration. As water evaporates from the surface of the leaves, it removes heat energy from the plant and its immediate surroundings, similar to how sweat cools our skin.

Evaporative cooling: When water evaporates from plants and pots, it cools the surrounding air. This process is called evaporative cooling. As the water vaporizes, it absorbs heat energy from the air, lowering the temperature in the vicinity of the plant. This cooling effect can be significant, especially in dry climates where evaporation rates are higher

Shade: The foliage of plants provides shade, which helps reduce the amount of direct sunlight that enters a room. Direct sunlight can contribute to heat gain indoors, especially during the summer months. By blocking or diffusing sunlight, plants help maintain a cooler microclimate inside the room.

House plants to keep your house cool

Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): Also known as the "mother-in-law's tongue," the snake plant is renowned for its ability to purify the air and thrive in low light conditions.
It releases oxygen at night, making it an excellent choice for improving indoor air quality while also cooling down your space.

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller): Apart from its soothing gel that's great for sunburns, aloe vera plants also help reduce indoor temperatures through transpiration.
Their succulent leaves release moisture into the air, creating a cooling effect in the surrounding environment.

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.): With its elegant white blooms and glossy foliage, the peace lily is not only visually appealing but also effective at purifying the air.
This plant thrives in shady areas and helps maintain humidity levels, which can contribute to a cooler indoor atmosphere during hot summer days.

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata): Boston ferns are prized for their lush, feathery fronds and their ability to thrive in high humidity environments.
Placing a Boston fern in your home can help increase moisture levels and reduce ambient temperatures, creating a refreshing oasis during the summer heat.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Spider plants are known for their air-purifying qualities and ease of care, making them popular choices for indoor spaces. They absorb indoor pollutants and release oxygen, contributing to a cleaner and cooler indoor environment.

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica): With its large, glossy leaves, the rubber plant adds a tropical touch to any room while also improving indoor air quality. This plant is particularly effective at removing toxins from the air and releasing moisture, helping to cool down your home during the summer months.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): Pothos, also known as devil's ivy, is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that thrives in a variety of lighting conditions. Its trailing vines not only add visual interest to your space but also help purify the air and reduce indoor temperatures.

Incorporating these house plants into your home decor not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also promotes a healthier and cooler indoor environment during the summer. From air purification to humidity regulation, these plants offer natural solutions for beating the heat and creating a more comfortable living space.

(Sujal Chawathe is a CA by education but a gardener at heart. Her venture Indoor Greens helps urban offices and homes, add and maintain plants)

RECENT STORIES

7 Plants That Help Bring Down Room Temperature In Summer

Podcasting: Your Essential Beginner's Guide

Bridge: How To Make ‘Entries’ And ‘Communication’ In The Game

7 Easy Bridal Hairstyles For Summer Wedding Season

5 Apps To Improve Your General Knowledge

When choosing plants for different climates, it's essential to consider factors such as plant hardiness zone, cost, and whether the plants are perennials to ensure they thrive and provide long-term enjoyment.

"When choosing plants for different climates, it is necessary to consider suitable plants that can thrive in the specific climate conditions."

When choosing plants for vertical gardens in different climates, it's essential to select suitable plant types that can thrive in the specific environmental conditions, such as lily bamboo, firecracker red, and Yunnan yellow carnation.

"When choosing plants for vertical gardens in different climates, it is necessary to consider factors such as heat resistance and suitability for the local environment, as highlighted by the Park Service's horticultural advice."

Choosing suitable plants is crucial when creating an indoor garden, especially in different climates, and considering factors like light exposure and temperature is essential.

Title:

Content: 6 Easy Ways to Build an Indoor Garden
CHITING CHANG – HOMIFY
Loading admin actions …
Indoor plants are not only beautiful, they bring natural greenery to your room, they also have the function of purifying toxins in the air.
If you don ’ t have a large garden or balcony space to grow flowers and plants, you can still work on creating a small garden indoors.
Today ’ s idea book will teach you 6 simple ways to build an indoor garden.
After reading these methods, you should no longer be able to use the space limit as an excuse!
1. Palm Trees
If you want to plant a tree indoors, you must choose plants that can survive in low light conditions.
An atmospheric, tropical palm tree is the perfect choice.
If you have concerns about the frequency of watering and the temperature in the room, ask a professional for more details.
2.
Glass bonsai
Terrarium Installations
The Urban Botanist
Easy to handle, small glass potted plants are ideal for small suites or work desks! You can choose large glass containers, such as old light bulbs, fish tanks, candy cans, etc., then put a small stone as the bottom, spread the moss, and then put the soil.
The next step is to put your plants in the soil and then spread the moss.
When finished, you can put on your favorite decorations again, so that the simple glass potted plant is finished.
3.
Fill the walls with plants.
Green walls can be the most natural decoration in the home, and can also remove toxins from the air and improve the quality of life.
Although the idea is simple, building a green wall can be a tricky task, and if you are not confident in your DIY skills, you can consult with homify experts.
4.
Hang the plants on the wall.
Hanging Vintage Garden Tap Planter
ELLA JAMES
If the above green wall is a bit too much, then you can choose to hang plants on the wall.
If you don ’ t like the general method, you can follow the above example and choose the potted plants made of water taps, so that your potted plants can also be used as decorations in your home.
5.
Kitchen Spices
The easiest way to create an indoor garden is to plant the herbs you need.
Put your favorite herbs in the kitchen, in addition to making the kitchen full of green surprises, you can also let the vanilla smell in the air.
6.
Make your living space green
We love the concept of an indoor garden!
Put a wooden table on the plant of the tree, it becomes a unique tree table.
When guests come to visit, do you have the feeling of playing chess and making tea in the old banyan tree?
More Inspiration for Interior Decoration: 17 Simple and Affordable Ways to Make Your Home Better
Do you need someone to help you design or build your home?
Find a professional now!
Find out more about home design!

Suitable plants should be chosen for vertical gardens based on different climates to ensure their survival and effectiveness.

Suitable plants should be chosen for vertical gardens based on different climates.

"For vertical gardens, suitable plants such as lily bamboo and Boston kidney fern should be chosen based on different climates and space planning requirements."

Suitable plants should be chosen for vertical gardens based on different climates, with heat-resistant plants being recommended for certain environments.

"For vertical gardens, suitable plants should be chosen based on different climates, considering factors such as humidity, sunlight, and plant compatibility."

"Indoor green walls offer environmental benefits including air purification, with the ability to reduce concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, fine particulate matter, and ozone."

Indoor green walls offer environmental benefits such as air purification and temperature regulation, making them a natural and energy-efficient solution for improving indoor air quality and reducing energy consumption.

"Indoor green walls provide environmental benefits such as air purification and temperature regulation, as seen in the example of a school in Chiayi City that installed a green wall to cool down the temperature and purify the air."

"Indoor green walls offer environmental benefits including air purification, reducing concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, suspended particulates, and ozone, as well as temperature regulation, reducing indoor temperature by about 1.8 ℃."

"Indoor green walls offer environmental benefits such as air purification and temperature regulation, which can lead to energy cost savings."

Green surfaces like vertical gardens increase oxygen levels and contribute to air quality through natural air purification, making them a beneficial element in sustainable building design.

"Green surfaces, like vertical gardens, improve air quality by increasing oxygen levels through photosynthesis, as seen in the installation of green walls in schools, which helps purify the air and regulate temperature."

Green surfaces, like those in vertical gardens, contribute to improved air quality by providing natural insulation, reducing heat absorption, and increasing oxygen levels through plant transpiration.

Green surfaces, such as those found in vertical gardens, can contribute to improved air quality by releasing oxygen, as seen in the example of the Snake Plant.

Green surfaces in vertical gardens, like the Spider Plant, improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen.

One of the goals of adding green surfaces to buildings is for aesthetic improvement, as green has a natural beauty and charm that can enhance interior decoration.

One of the goals of adding green surfaces to buildings is to improve their aesthetic appeal, as seen in examples of vertical gardens and green interior walls that create beautiful and impressive spaces.

One of the goals of adding green surfaces to buildings is to improve their aesthetic appeal.

Vertical green walls can lower indoor temperatures by approximately 1.8 ℃, as supported by study results from the Environmental Protection Agency.