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Green Construction in Building Renovation
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Poznan University of Technology, Institute of Structural Engineering, 5 M. Skłodowskiej-Curie Sq., 60-965 Poznań, Poland
Online publication date: 2016-07-14
Publication date: 2016-06-01
Civil and Environmental Engineering Reports 2016;21(2):63-70
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Modern materials and construction solutions draw more and more attention to ecology and building certification. Among the criteria appearing in revitalization, an important element is bringing plants back into heavily urbanized areas. In its natural form, this is not possible to carry out everywhere, often requiring large amounts of space. Nowadays, however, there are a number of green roofs and green wall systems, allowing “greener” construction without making significant changes in the urban environment.
The article includes a presentation and analysis of selected solutions of biological surfaces known as green roofs and green walls, specifying various solutions and their most important features. The case study focuses primarily on material and design solutions, as well as the potential benefits, risks and limitations in their use.
Plants structures on the surfaces of vertical and horizontal partitions continue to be a very interesting alternative to take into account when applying for grants, such as LEED or BREEAM certificates.
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