Green “Breathing Facades” for Occupants’ Improved Quality of Life

Internationalisation of Hospitals in the Wake of Green Agenda: How much more to be done?

“…The Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall in Japan practices Green Façade glass wall which materials are recyclable (Farid, Ahmad, Raub, & Shaari, 2016). The Amanjaya Specialist Centre has a recycling water system derived from rainwater and air-con condensate water for irrigation which significantly saves water (Amanjaya Specialist Centre, 2015).…”

“…The Amanjaya Specialist Centre has a recycling water system derived from rainwater and air-con condensate water for irrigation which significantly saves water (Amanjaya Specialist Centre, 2015). Moreover, The Putrajaya Energy Commission practices the Grey Water Recycling in the irrigation system as part of their Green Façade efforts (Farid et al, 2016). While green façade is said to be a passive approach to sustainable design (Othman & Sahidin, 2016), its contribution to at least reduce the building temperature thus serving as active air conditioning unit (Davis, Ramirez, & Pérez, 2016).…”

“…Recycling is also doable in building materials as exemplified through the use of sustainable façade is also applied in the Manuel Gea Gonzales Hospital, Mexico City with the sub-tropical weather which reduces air pollution, improves indoor air quality and increases the building market value. (Farid et al, 2016). While recycling is found to be hugely practised by many, findings on hospital buildings are deemed insufficient thus strengthening the urgency to enforce and overview the activities Meanwhile, energy efficiency at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Professor Dr. R. Soeharso in Surakarta, Indonesia implements the Solar Cell System, Inverter Air Conditioning System, and natural lighting to reduce the dependency on Indonesian electricity power and generators (Setyowati et al, 2013).…”

Effects of Different Growing Medium, Substrate and Irrigation Method Applications on Soilless Roll Sod

“…Grass fields are taking place among the fire control strategies in urban areas, and they take on an important task in holding the waters formed by extreme rains and lost by surface runoff. In urban centers, they are used on the roofs and facades of buildings to reduce air pollution and improve air quality (Farid et al, 2016). The benefits of grass areas can be divided into three groups as functional, recreational, and aesthetic components (Beard and Green, 1994).…”

Indirect green façade as an overheating prevention measure

“…A substantial share of total global energy is used by buildings in order to maintain indoor thermal and visual comfort [3] making building energy efficiency and low environmental impact two of the greatest challenges of the construction industry. For this reason, new building technologies and materials have been constantly developed, with a focus on indoor environmental quality affecting the choice of building envelope [4]. Constant longing to develop more energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and comfortable buildings has encouraged architects and designers to incorporate green surfaces into building envelopes [5], which have positive impact on building performance especially during cooling season.…”