The Impact of Green Facades on Energy Performance of in Various Urban Morphologies in the Mediterranean Context
摘要
High rates of densification and energy consumption arising from rapid urbanization are observed to negatively affect the Increasing levels of greenhouse gas emissions and unexpected weather conditions widely considered as passive solutions for climate adaptability, VGS contribute to thermal regulation through shading, leading to significant reducing cooling demand in summer and buffering thermal loads. Underpinning energy efficiency and occupant indoor comfort this study tends to evaluate mitigation strategies enhancing energy performance in residential buildings and sustainable urban development within Mediterranean climate. Observing the effectiveness of green facades, 4 morphological typologies are considered to evaluate the impact different urban morphological parameters in Tirana’s urban layout. By employing simulation tools such as Grasshopper and its third-party plugins, a comparative analysis of energy performance of prevalent scenarios and proposed solutions. Comprehensively, this study will contribute to current surging call for sustainable urban planning and provide potential ecological solutions guiding future cities adaptable to unexpected weather occurrences while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.