01 SIGUIENTE

DO YOU KNOW
WHAT IS A VERTICAL
GARDEN?

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A vertical garden consists of upholstering walls and roofs
with plants that grow without the need for soil. One of the
objectives of its use is to optimize space in cities.

Its origin has not been by chance or the result of the work
of people or companies. Many civilizations and countries
have used it for its multiple benefits throughout history, we
can find examples in Tokyo, America, or Europe.

It should be noted that one of its precursors today is

Patrick Blanc, who has developed and innovated in this
area, becoming one of the current leaders.

In this regard, Germany and France are two countries

where vertical gardens are strongly supported.
 Evolution of vertical
gardens

Currently, this type of decoration is part of the culture beyond

mere fashion, thus France is the first country in the world to
adopt legislation of this type, and others are expected to
copy it”. Compulsory that some European capitals such as
Copenhagen already have.

With this legislation, it is intended that the roofs on buildings

with plants and shrubs will help absorb rainwater and reduce
runoff, preserve waterproofing, provide green spaces to
urban areas that will facilitate the reduction of the urban
effect of "island of heat”, due to the absorption of heat during
the day and stored in the numerous concrete and brick,
whose ceramic nature is conducive, and slowly releasing it at
all times

Benefits of vertical
gardens:

Environmental benefits:

They reduce the heat island effect of large cities.

They provide a type of biological insect and bacteria repellent,
They enable unused urban spaces.
They reduce the interior temperature of a building by up to 5
degrees in summer, and keep it warm in winter, saving up to
€500/m2 per year.

Health benefits:.

The plant cover traps dust and generates oxygen.

A 4-storey building with a façade containing this system filters 40
tons of harmful gases and 15 kg of heavy metals per year.
(Darlington, 2001)
Improves performance and reduces discomfort for people who have
vegetation in their workplace.
The vegetable insulation reduces noise pollution by up to 10
decibels.