The Role of Building-Integrated Greenery Systems in Building Sustainability Rating Systems
Building rating systems allow for the evaluation of environmental buildings’ impact throughout their lifecycle, thereby enabling improved design. The integration of vegetation into building envelopes, through green roofs and facades, provides multiple benefits that enhance the sustainability of a bu...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Consejo General de la Arquitectura Técnica de España (CGATE) |
| Repositorio: | RIARTE |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:www.riarte.es:20.500.12251/3819 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12251/3819 https://doi.org/10.3390/land13081114 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Calificación energética Edificación residencial Ciclo de vida de edificación Cubiertas verdes Fachada verde Ahorro energético Certificaciones de obra Aislamiento acústico Medio ambiente 3305.14 Viviendas 3103.05 Técnicas de Cultivo 6310.09 Calidad de Vida 3305.90 Transmisión de Calor en la Edificación |
| Sumario: | Building rating systems allow for the evaluation of environmental buildings’ impact throughout their lifecycle, thereby enabling improved design. The integration of vegetation into building envelopes, through green roofs and facades, provides multiple benefits that enhance the sustainability of a built environment. In arid climates, Building-Integrated Greenery Systems (BIGSs) contribute to energy savings and the improvement of the urban environment through evaporative cooling. However, the maintenance of these green systems requires efficient water use. This study thoroughly reviews six selected building sustainability certifications to determine the extent to which BIGSs are considered in the certification process. The findings indicate that BIGSs are not yet well integrated directly into these certifications. While the certifications recognize the biophilic effects on users and contributions to sustainable construction, they often overlook scientifically proven benefits such as acoustic insulation and urban noise reduction. This study highlights the importance of updating certification frameworks to fully incorporate the diverse advantages of BIGSs, especially in enhancing indoor environments and achieving energy savings. |
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