Living walls enhancing the urban realm: a review

In the current Anthropocene epoch, globalization and urbanization have adversely affected our environment causing global warming. To counter the adverse effects of global warming, research is being conducted into many innovative technologies to identify viable solutions. This paper will focus on one...

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Published in:Environmental science and pollution research international 2022-06, Vol.29 (26), p.38715-38734
Main Authors: Goel, Manika, Jha, Bandana, Khan, Safiullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropocene
Aquatic Pollution
Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
Built environment
Cities
Climate change
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecotoxicology
Energy consumption
Environment
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Environmental impact
Environmental science
Global Warming
Globalization
Mental health
Outdoor activities
Review
Review Article
Social interaction
Urban environments
Urbanization
Waste Water Technology
Water Management
Water Pollution Control
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Summary:In the current Anthropocene epoch, globalization and urbanization have adversely affected our environment causing global warming. To counter the adverse effects of global warming, research is being conducted into many innovative technologies to identify viable solutions. This paper will focus on one such solution, Living walls and how the built form is enriched by the environmental and psychological benefits provided by Living walls. Buildings with Living walls have lively surroundings which enhance the urban fabric. This review paper shall elaborate on the effects of Living walls on the built environment in the urban realm and analyze how Living walls improve the urban fabric in terms of activity and behavior pattern, streetscape and building frontage.
ISSN:0944-1344
1614-7499
DOI:10.1007/s11356-022-19501-7