Building envelopes help improve livability and promote biodiversity in cities. They reduce the need for air conditioning, as vegetation cover can significantly cool the indoor temperature.
The green roofs and facades of buildings with green roofs and facades allow the interior temperature to be lowered by about 10 degrees Celsius compared to other concrete and brick buildings. This is a double phenomenon, produced by a lower absorption of the sun and the process of evapotranspiration that combats the so-called "heat island".
They also help absorb rain, thus preventing flooding, and in turn protect buildings in the event of fire. Or, for example, it protects the structure of the building, making it more durable thanks to its insulation, since it avoids the effects produced by sudden changes in temperature.
They improve biodiversity and provide a valuable refuge for local fauna and flora. Not to mention the beneficial effects of reducing heat island episodes and rain finding a place to hold water similar to what happens in natural areas.
Minimizing noise pollution is another eco-advantage of green roofs. Noise pollution is affecting the planet's biodiversity as well as light pollution. The effectiveness of green roofs or green walls (vertical gardens on facades) to absorb noise and reduce urban noise pollution has been proven.
From the technical department of CANTUESO Natural Seeds, we offer different compositions of wild seeds with native species selected for their high adaptability to the bioclimatic conditions of the Iberian Peninsula, and indicated for the naturalization of roofs of buildings and other constructions, and that favor air conditioning, thermal insulation, air regeneration, energy saving and promote biodiversity.
