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These considerations were made based on limited defined research, and further
investigations research are required to produce guidance for determining the role of
green walls on climate change.
12.4 Living Walls
This term refers to innovative technological methods based on prefabricated media,
homogeneous soil, or a water system on a vertical surface. This concept can also be
referred to as Vertical garden. The need for continuous maintenance and the need for
irrigation and drainage systems and the need for fertilizers to be distributed, the cost
of installation of living walls is three to five times higher than the cost of installation
for the Green Facade system and the cost of replacement of unsuitable plants [153].
It is known that these walls, which occupy some forms of agriculture, are also
composed of climbing plants, as Euonymus fortune, Hedera algeriensis, Hedera
colchica, Hedera helix, Hydrangea seemannii, Clematis, Lonicera henryi, Lonicera
japonica, Jasminum humile (yellow jasmine), Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum
mesnyi whether of one type or more.
Recently, additional structural elements were used to support the development
and growth of plants. These walls are characterized by their environmental benefits
of biodiversity, thermal insulation, noise reduction and reducing carbon dioxide and
increasing oxygen [154].
12.5 Green Façade
Are the façades that rely on climbing plants that are cultivated in the soil surrounding
the building directly or are grown in containers. These plants need structural elements
that are supported, cared for and monitored continuously throughout the growth
periods. This system is scalable and depends on a wide range of plant species that
can be used. These plants (as Cissus antarctica, Clematis aristata, Ficus pumila,
Vitis vinifera and Wisteria sinensis) can adapt to the risks and seasonal changes
(Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design).
12.6 Brief History (Green Screen) [153]
In 1920, the use of cabling and cable systems began as a supporting system for
climbing plants, allowing them to grow and spread and were used in gardens and
houses.
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These considerations were made based on limited defined research, and further
investigations research are required to produce guidance for determining the role of
green walls on climate change.
12.4 Living Walls
This term refers to innovative technological methods based on prefabricated media,
homogeneous soil, or a water system on a vertical surface. This concept can also be
referred to as Vertical garden. The need for continuous maintenance and the need for
irrigation and drainage systems and the need for fertilizers to be distributed, the cost
of installation of living walls is three to five times higher than the cost of installation
for the Green Facade system and the cost of replacement of unsuitable plants [153].
It is known that these walls, which occupy some forms of agriculture, are also
composed of climbing plants, as Euonymus fortune, Hedera algeriensis, Hedera
colchica, Hedera helix, Hydrangea seemannii, Clematis, Lonicera henryi, Lonicera
japonica, Jasminum humile (yellow jasmine), Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum
mesnyi whether of one type or more.
Recently, additional structural elements were used to support the development
and growth of plants. These walls are characterized by their environmental benefits
of biodiversity, thermal insulation, noise reduction and reducing carbon dioxide and
increasing oxygen [154].
12.5 Green Façade
Are the façades that rely on climbing plants that are cultivated in the soil surrounding
the building directly or are grown in containers. These plants need structural elements
that are supported, cared for and monitored continuously throughout the growth
periods. This system is scalable and depends on a wide range of plant species that
can be used. These plants (as Cissus antarctica, Clematis aristata, Ficus pumila,
Vitis vinifera and Wisteria sinensis) can adapt to the risks and seasonal changes
(Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design).
12.6 Brief History (Green Screen) [153]
In 1920, the use of cabling and cable systems began as a supporting system for
climbing plants, allowing them to grow and spread and were used in gardens and
houses.