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Impact of Green Walls and Roofs on Energy Consumption and Thermal Comfort in Educational Buildings

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Research at Atilim University has highlighted the benefits of applying green walls and roofs in educational buildings to reduce energy consumption and improve thermal comfort. The study, which monitored a university building in the Csb climate zone for one year, found that deploying specific plant species to walls and roofs could reduce energy consumption by 9.31% and increase thermal comfort by 23.55%. The authors emphasized that while the study was based on simulations, real-world applications are the next step in understanding the impact of green walls and roofs on building energy performance and comfort.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study aimed to evaluate the impact of green wall and roof applications on energy consumption and thermal comfort in an educational building.
  • The research selected a university building in the Csb climate zone and monitored it for one year, followed by modeling and simulation of different plant species for green walls and roofs.
  • The results showed that deploying * * Hedera canariensis gomera* * to the walls and * * Phyllanthus bourgeoisii* * to the roof could reduce energy consumption by 9.31% and increase thermal comfort by 23.55%.
  • The study acknowledges the limitations of simulations compared to real-world conditions and suggests that future work will involve analyzing real-life scenarios.
  • The research contributes to sustainable building design strategies and highlights the potential benefits of green walls and roofs in educational buildings.
  • Specific plant species, such as * * Hedera canariensis gomera* * and * * Phyllanthus bourgeoisii* *, have been identified as effective for green walls and roofs.
  • The study is part of ongoing research at Atilim University to improve energy efficiency and comfort in educational buildings.

Statistics:

  • 9.31% reduction in energy consumption achieved through deploying * * Hedera canariensis gomera* *
  • 23.55% increase in thermal comfort achieved through deploying * * Phyllanthus bourgeoisii* *
  • 1 year of monitoring and data collection on a university building in the Csb climate zone
  • 21 different plant species simulated for green wall and roof applications
  • 2 specific plant species used for green walls (* * Hedera canariensis gomera* *) and green roofs (* * Phyllanthus bourgeoisii* *)
  • Atilim University has conducted extensive research on the topic of sustainability and energy efficiency in buildings.
  • The study has been published in Urban Science, a journal published by MDPI AG.
  • The research has been widely reported and recognized in the scientific community.

Sources:

  • Impact of Green Wall and Roof Applications on Energy Consumption and Thermal Comfort for Climate Resilient Buildings. Urban Science, 2025,9(4):105. (Urban Science - http://www.mdpi.com/journal/urbansci)
  • Atilim University Researchers Update Knowledge of Sustainability Research (Impact of Green Wall and Roof Applications on Energy Consumption and Thermal Comfort for Climate Resilient Buildings). Ecology, Environment & Conservation. May 16, 2025; p 21.

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