Vegetation facades from a physics perspective

Institute of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Kosice

^* Corresponding author: maria.kocurkova@tuke.sk

Abstract

Nowadays we are experiencing a big trend of moving to cities and thus cities are getting denser. In many cities, there are major problems with the loss of green space and the associated overheating of cities. Greenery as such can mitigate these problems and help to bring biodiversity back to densely built-up areas. This is why various adjustments in state and municipal legislation are currently being made to promote and regulate green spaces. As such, greenery brings many other benefits to the city besides those mentioned above, such as improved air quality or a visual effect. Whether it is natural green areas or green roofs and facades, the main idea is to create a better living environment. Problems in cities that we feel as discomfort can be solved in a natural way, and all we need is a basic knowledge of natural sciences. What is this phenomenon called and how does it work in physics ? These questions are the focus of the following study, which, in addition to explaining the basic phenomena, also shows selected methods for verifying the quality of the outdoor environment.