The Benefits of Plant Facades: Combat Urban Heat and Promote Biodiversity

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Vegetal facades, commonly known as ‘green walls’ or ‘vertical gardens’, are not only aesthetic elements in cities, but also play a crucial role in the mitigation of urban heat and in the promotion of biodiversity. They can achieve temperature decreases of up to 0.7oC during the day, resulting in energy savings. In addition, they promote the proliferation of dozens of animal species. These are some of the conclusions of an international study led…