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Published: Građevinar 74 (2022) 7
Paper type: Scientific research paper
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Vertical greenery system: a model for improving energy efficiency of buildings

Tanja Trkulja, Milana Radujković, Marina Nikolić-Topalović

Abstract

Adaptation to climate change in cities is essential, and vertical greenery systems (VGSs) are used as a means of restoring the urban areas’ ecological integrity. This paper presents the classification, typology, and benefits of the VGS for the energy performance of buildings. To analyse its energy and environmental impacts, the use of VGS was simulated on the façades of residential buildings in the urban area of the City of Banja Luka. The results showed that VGS reduced the temperature of the wall and air in and around the buildings, as well as the emission of CO2 in the air.

Keywords
vertical greenery systems (VGS), urban environmental quality, energy-efficient buildings, sustainable planning

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Trkulja, T., Radujković, M., Nikolić-Topalović, M.: Vertical greenery system: a model for improving energy efficiency of buildings , GRAĐEVINAR, 74 (2022) 7, pp. 561-571, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3370.2021

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Trkulja, T., Radujković, M., Nikolić-Topalović, M. (2022). Vertical greenery system: a model for improving energy efficiency of buildings , GRAĐEVINAR, 74 (7), 561-571, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.3370.2021

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Tanja Trkulja
University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy
milana
Milana Radujković
University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Marina WEB
Marina Nikolić-Topalović
Academy of Technical and Art Applied Studies Belgrade, Serbia
Department School of Civil Engineering and Geodesy