Publication
Title
Urban heat stress mitigation potential of green walls : a review
Author
Abstract
Cities with resilience to climate change appear to be a vision of the future, but are inevitable to ensure the quality of life for citizens and to avoid an increase in civilian mortality. Urban green infrastructure (UGI), with the focus on vertical green, poses a beneficial mitigation and adaptation strategy for challenges such as climate change through cooling effects on building and street level. This review article explores recent literature regarding this considerable topic and investigates how green walls can be applied to mitigate this problem. Summary tables (see additional information) and figures are presented that can be used by policy makers and researchers to make informed decisions when installing green walls in built-up environments. At last, knowledge gaps are uncovered that need further investigation to exploit the benefits at its best.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Urban forestry & urban greening. - Place of publication unknown
Publication
Place of publication unknown : 2020
ISSN
1618-8667
DOI
10.1016/J.UFUG.2020.126843
Volume/pages
55 (2020) , 13 p.
Article Reference
126843
ISI
000593921600001
Medium
E-only publicatie
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
Green roofs and walls as a source for ecosystem services in future cities (ECOCITIES).
Modelling and experimental validation of deposition on vegetation to facilitate urban particulate matter mitigation.
Publication type
Subject
Art 
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 05.11.2020
Last edited 02.10.2024
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