Green facades--a view back and some visions

• Published in: Urban ecosystems Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 423 - 436
• Main Author: Kohler, Manfred
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Boston Boston : Springer US 01.12.2008; Springer US; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Acid rain; Araneae; Biomedical and Life Sciences; Building facades; Cities; Climbing; Ecological footprint; Ecology; ecosystem services; Environmental Management; Extensive roofs; Gardens & gardening; Green buildings; Green facades; Green roofs; Irrigation; Landscape architecture; Life Sciences; Living walls; Microclimate; Nature Conservation; Nature in cities; Plant growth; Roofing; Studies; Urban areas; Urban Ecology; Urban planning; Vegetation; Wildlife; North America; Germany; Nature in cities; Green facades; Living walls; Extensive roofs; Environmental benefits

Building facades are under permanent environmental influences, such as sun and acid rain, which age and can ultimately destroy them. Living wall systems can protect facades and offer similar benefits to those gained from installing a green roof. A view back in history shows that vegetated facades ar...