Nature-based solutions, such as green roofs and green walls, are gaining popularity in urban areas to combat rising temperatures and enhance urban resilience.

The recently published article on INFINITE website by Elisabeth Leitner of GRÜNSTATTGRAU and Martino Gubert of Eurac Research delves into the efficiency of prefabricated timber-based envelopes hosting these solutions.

A green wall prototype, tested in Eurac Research's Façade System Interactions Lab, shows the potential of nature-based solutions in urban environments for reducing surface temperatures.

Among the benefits of green roofs and façades are also cited to binding CO2, rainwater storage, temperature reduction, insulation, noise reduction, and sun shading.