Os benefícios dos jardins verticais para os meios urbanos

Abstract

This research aimed to describe and systematize the existing benefits for the implementation of vertical gardens on the scale of the building with the application of a green façade and green walls. It was considered the first ideas linked to gardens in buildings, before Christ (AC), to the present day. The methodology used was through bibliographical research that collaborate to understand its functioning and its advantages for the environment. The main advantages of the technique of beautifying the adhered landscape, the efficient integration of the urban environment and nature, the positive effects for human well¬being and the improvement of the internal temperature of buildings, in addition to helping in the carbon sequestration of large buildings centers. The main disadvantage mentioned was the maintenance of the vegetal covering. Therefore, the vertical garden is known as one of the options to be used to soften the temperature and contribute to improving the humidity in the air where it is exercised.