Vertical gardens to face the climate crisis

How can vertical gardens affect the climate crisis? We tell you!
Climate change is a reality in which many professionals work tirelessly. Spain and the rest of the world are exposed to strong temperature contrasts, which makes vertical gardens an economical, decorative and highly effective solution. We put you in context, below.

 

Why are vertical gardens a good proposal to combat climate change?

Global warming and the rapid urbanization of populations are two factors that influence the progressive increase in temperatures. These derive in a increased energy consumption to heat or cool homes and companies

A study on the central area of ​​Murcia has been studied by professionals from Seville and Malaga to determine what will be the strategy to implement in order to create, maintain and amplify green spaces.

The study has concluded that currently the areas most at risk of being affected by changes in temperatures These are, among others, commercial areas that have a fairly large built-up area that lacks vegetation.

In this study, to alleviate the effects of climate change in Murcia, as well as in other places with a greater risk of being affected by high temperatures, the commitment to vertical gardens is proposed.

The vertical gardens They will be especially useful in buildings and homes where the density of buildings does not allow us to have traditional green areas.

On the other hand, specialists recommend being clear about the difference between an irrigated area and a treated area, with spontaneous vegetation that grows with rain and cold, but dries up rapidly in summer.

What matters is promoting the vegetation zones made up of plantations, where human interaction for maintenance is necessary.

 

What are the advantages of vertical gardens? A sustainable decoration alternative

To understand why bet on vertical gardens For decorating homes or, for example, urban gardens, it is necessary to take a look at the advantages they offer:

vertical garden plants filter the air, converting CO² in oxygen. That is, they contribute to the purification of the air. To get an idea, a 1 m façade² covered with vertical gardens can produce 1,7 kg of oxygen and absorb more than 2 kg of CO².

On the other hand, the plants of the vertical gardens they absorb around 50% of solar radiation of which they only reflect 30% about. As a consequence, the environments remain more balanced, which can lead to more than 30% energy savings.

Another aspect that we can take great advantage of when placing vertical gardens, either at home or in businesses and premises, is the noise reduction. Plants can absorb more than 40% of sound in relation to a façade without vegetation.

In other words, environmental noise is reduced by almost half, which provides healthier environments.

In addition, having a façade with these gardens will provide us with a natural protection against fire and will allow us to extend its useful life, protecting it from external agents.

If you need any additional information about this drip irrigation system, contact Contact us at Mundoriego and we will try to answer all your questions regarding vertical gardens or other forms of irrigation.