Conference Paper

Proceedings of SimBuild Conference 2024

Façade Greening Strategies: Integrating Life Cycle Assessment and Microclimatic Analysis for Sustainable Urban Planning

Bernadette Lang-Eurisch, Nadja Bishara
Technical University of Darmstadt, Institute of Structural Mechanics and Design, Germany

Abstract: This research investigates the ecological and microclimatic implications of implementing green façade systems in a residential district. The evaluation is grounded in a Life Cycle Assessment that scrutinizes greenhouse gas emissions, encompassing both the material life cycle and transportation aspects. Complementarily, the study employs a Microclimatic Analysis utilizing the Universal Thermal Climate Index to elucidate microclimatic conditions, considering the variations in plant and construction selections. The findings show that certain green façade configurations contribute to a reduction in emissions and an enhancement of microclimatic conditions, thereby suggesting a potential for synergistic integration within urban planning frameworks. This investigation underscores the efficacy of green façade applications in fostering urban sustainability and accentuates the necessity of harmonizing environmental considerations with microclimatic factors in urban planning decision-making processes.
Keywords: Life Cycle Assessment; Microclimatic Analysis; Façade Greening; Decision Making Process; Sustainable Urban Development
Pages: 100 - 111
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