Knoll, Bente and Renkin, Agnes and Dopheide, Ralf and Knasmillner, Elisabeth and Hiller, Andreas and Fleischmann, Michael (2023) EVAPO+ Transpiring Green Walls – a Demonstration on How to Maximise the Evapotranspiration Effect to Cool Down our Microclimate. LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW. Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2023, 28th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 259-268. ISSN 2521-3938
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Abstract
It is undeniable that climate change effects are impacting our daily lives and need to be considered when shaping our living environment and therefore also included in matters of spatial and landscape planning. Climate change adaptation measures mostly address climate change effects in large cities – such as overheating and urban heat islands. New approaches and solutions to improve liveability and to act against the consequences of climate change are required – not only in big cities but also in smaller towns and rural communities. Nature-based-Solutions (NbS) can tackle some of the most pressing urban environmental and societal challenges such as urban heat islands and by fostering adaptation to climate, halting biodiversity loss and promoting public health and social cohesion. Green and blue infrastructures are considered to be a form of urban sustainability as they not only reduce temperatures and other urban environmental effects, but also improve air and water quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and attract pollinators. Vertical greening and green walls have many advantages and combine a positive effect on the environment and microclimate with an improvement in the quality of life in urban areas. During the research project “Strasshof. Klimafit!” a concept for “EVAPO+ transpiring green walls” was developed. In comparison to other forms of vertical greening, the EVAPO+ transpiring green walls have a particularly high cooling effect and primarily serve as natural air conditioning in the outdoor area. The name “EVAPO+ transpiring green wall” is derived from the term evapotranspiration, which is the evaporation from plants, water, soil and substrates. EVAPO+ green walls increase and maximise evapotranspiration and thus contribute more effectively than other green wall systems to cooling the microclimate surrounding us. With the EVAPO+ transpiring green walls which have been innovatively developed, the quality of stay can be improved at many locations in microclimatic areas. Essential functions of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, such as creating shaded spaces as well as reducing the reflection of incoming solar radiation and cooling of the surrounding environment through evaporation can additionally be strengthened.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | urban heat island, example, green infrastructure, microclimate, evapotranspiration |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor T Technology > TH Building construction |
| Depositing User: | REAL CORP Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Oct 2023 19:35 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Oct 2023 17:30 |
| URI: | http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1050 |
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