An Experimental Study on a Microclimatic Layer of a Bionic Façade Inspired by Vertical Greenery

Šuklje, Tomaž; Medved, Sašo; Arkar, Ciril

doi:10.1016/s1672-6529(13)60213-9

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“…Referring to the wind speed a reduction of 0.55 m/s inside the foliage was measured in the Double-skin Green Façade, whereas only 0.29 m/s wind speed reduction was measured in the air cavity (20 cm thick), compared to the wind speed at 10 cm in front of the façade. Suklje et al [26] conducted an experimental study on a microclimatic layer of a bionic façade inspired by vertical greenery. In this study a Double-skin Green Façade, made with wire mesh and Anellino Verde (Phaseolus vulgaris) plants, was used in order to compare its thermal behaviour with the behaviour of the artificial design proposed by the authors.…”

Section: Double-skin Green Façadesmentioning

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Vertical Greenery Systems (VGS) for energy saving in buildings: A review

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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a b s t r a c tThis 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 obtained in the reviewed literature some key aspects to consider when working with VGS are clarified, such as the classification systems, the climate influence, the plant species used and the different operating mechanisms. Then, the main conclusions of this literature, sorted by construction system (Green Walls or Green Façades) and climatic situation, are summarized. In general, it can be concluded that VGS provide great potential in reducing energy consumption in buildings, especially in the cooling periods. However, a lack of data on operation during the heating period as well as during the whole year has been found. On the other hand, results show that the investigations of VGS are not equally distributed around the world, being basically concentrated in Europe and Asia. Moreover, the review concludes that some aspects must be studied in depth, such as which species are the most suitable for each climate, influence on energy savings of the façade orientation, foliage thickness, presence of air layers, and finally, substrate layer composition and thickness in the case of green walls.

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Section: Double-skin Green Façadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vertical Greenery Systems (VGS) for energy saving in buildings: A review

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“…In particular, VGS International Forum on Energy, Environment Science and Materials (IFEESM 2015) have a stronger effect on urban temperature and energy [27], which may be changed by the adaptive properties and the arrangement of plants [28].…”

Section: Microclimatic Layer Of Vertical Greenerymentioning

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“…The process of cooling by plant evapotranspiration is a result of its metabolic processes, in which plants select to absorb short-wave radiation to carry out photosynthesis, assimilate minerals from the outside to keep respiration [30], and affect surface temperature and flow conditions by shading [28]. The decrease in surface temperature finally lead to a lower cooling of building interior [11,13], and avoid diurnal temperature fluctuation due to exposure from direct solar radiation [31].…”

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“…The decrease in surface temperature finally lead to a lower cooling of building interior [11,13], and avoid diurnal temperature fluctuation due to exposure from direct solar radiation [31]. In addition, the absorption of CO 2 through plant photosynthesis can help remit greenhouse effect and the green walls enable more reasonable utilization of water resources [28], also help insulate noise pollution [32], improve the quality of urban storm water discharge [33].…”

Section: Microclimatic Layer Of Vertical Greenerymentioning

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Study Advances on Vertical Greenery System

Hou¹,

Xue

2015

Proceedings of the 2015 International Forum on Energy, Environment Science and Materials

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Abstract. For high-density urban environments, vertical greenery is often employed as one of feasible alternatives of environmental improvement. Vertical greenery systems (VGS) are being served as an interesting measure to improve the quality of life and urban environments, but only a few studies have examined overall performance of VGS. Vertical greenery has potential benefits, including reducing the surface temperature of buildings facades and diurnal temperature fluctuation, alleviating Urban Heat Island and noise pollution, reducing g heat flux to the building and energy cost, transforming the urban landscape and enhancing visual effect and so on. This paper provides a literature review for VGS studying, including VGS classification and their effects on acoustic insulation, thermal, air flow and temperature, energy performance, CO 2 sequestration and microclimatic layer.

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“…6 The characteristics of VGS could lower temperature and wind velocities, higher relative humidity in the microclimatic layer. 12,22 VGS could lower the conductive heat transfer through the fac¸ade of building and thus reduce cooling loads. 19 According to Fernandez-Canero et al, 23 increasing the amount of greenery in a city is one of the methods to lower the ambient temperature.…”

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Indoor vertical greenery system in urban tropics

Chen

Abdul‐Rahman

2014

Indoor and Built Environment

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The integration of vegetated architecture has evolved from gardening, aesthetic design, or artistic expression, to an indoor element named iVGS providing fashion function for the indoor environment. The aim of this study is to identify characteristics of commonly used indoor plants in tropics, and to determine the advantages and disadvantages of iVGS, criteria in selecting installation methods, layout plans for iVGS and correlation among locations, parameters, types and Pros & Cons. A questionnaire survey and three case studies including (a) Ban Guan Nursery; (b) Yeo Tang Hing Nursery and (c) Absolute Thai Garden were conducted. The three case studies determined characteristics of commonly used indoor plants and installation requirements of iVGS. The questionnaire survey found aesthetic the top benefit of iVGS but denied noise reduction as an effective function of it. The system could improve indoor air quality by filtering contaminates from different pollutants. This research denied allergy as a significant disadvantage of iVGS. High construction and maintenance cost is still the main obstacle for potential users to choose iVGS, but this paper does not cover the cost of iVGS; thus, further analysis on costing aspect for various iVGS are recommended for future research.

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An Experimental Study on a Microclimatic Layer of a Bionic Façade Inspired by Vertical Greenery

Cited by 26 publications

References 17 publications

Vertical Greenery Systems (VGS) for energy saving in buildings: A review

Vertical Greenery Systems (VGS) for energy saving in buildings: A review

Study Advances on Vertical Greenery System

Indoor vertical greenery system in urban tropics

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