Vertical Greening Systems: A Critical Comparison of Do-It-Yourself Designs

Dominici, L; Comino, E; Torpy, F; Irga, P

Vertical Greening Systems: A Critical Comparison of Do-It-Yourself Designs

Dominici, L Comino, E Torpy, F Irga, P

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Citation:: Plants, 11, (23), pp. 3230-3230

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dc.contributor.author	Dominici, L
dc.contributor.author	Comino, E
dc.contributor.author	Torpy, F
dc.contributor.author	Irga, P https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5952-0658
dc.date.accessioned	2022-11-29T05:41:44Z
dc.date.available	2022-11-29T05:41:44Z
dc.identifier.citation	Plants, 11, (23), pp. 3230-3230
dc.identifier.issn	2223-7747
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/163820
dc.description.abstract	<jats:p>Due to the increasing shortage of space in urban areas, vertical greening systems (VGSs) are becoming increasingly popular as a means to provide increased urban greening using building façades. VGSs are usually installed and managed by experts due to technical complexity, however the role of local communities is becoming increasingly important through Do-It-Yourself (DIY) practices. This study aims to explore low-cost VGSs and provide design suggestions and maintenance indications to encourage the expanded use of in situ small-scale VGSs. Firstly, an exploratory review of VGS designs proposed in the scientific literature, and by commercial and community-based solutions was conducted taking DIY potential into account to define eight basic design models categorized through six structural criteria. Then, seven community garden groups were interviewed to inform a critical comparison of the eight design models. Data collected was synthesized to develop a star rating system, thus providing a quick comparative tool. The star rating system shows the performance of five relevant DIY design parameters for each VGS model. The current research may assist in the accessibility of green technologies and facilitate community-scale implementation of DIY vertical greening.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	MDPI AG
dc.relation	Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited RDCHorticulture Australia (GC17002)
dc.relation.ispartof	Plants
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/plants11233230
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Vertical Greening Systems: A Critical Comparison of Do-It-Yourself Designs
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	11
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-11-29T05:41:43Z
pubs.issue	23
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	11
utslib.citation.issue	23

Abstract:

Due to the increasing shortage of space in urban areas, vertical greening systems (VGSs) are becoming increasingly popular as a means to provide increased urban greening using building façades. VGSs are usually installed and managed by experts due to technical complexity, however the role of local communities is becoming increasingly important through Do-It-Yourself (DIY) practices. This study aims to explore low-cost VGSs and provide design suggestions and maintenance indications to encourage the expanded use of in situ small-scale VGSs. Firstly, an exploratory review of VGS designs proposed in the scientific literature, and by commercial and community-based solutions was conducted taking DIY potential into account to define eight basic design models categorized through six structural criteria. Then, seven community garden groups were interviewed to inform a critical comparison of the eight design models. Data collected was synthesized to develop a star rating system, thus providing a quick comparative tool. The star rating system shows the performance of five relevant DIY design parameters for each VGS model. The current research may assist in the accessibility of green technologies and facilitate community-scale implementation of DIY vertical greening.

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