1. Reduced Energy Consumption: Green roofs and walls provide excellent insulation properties, which helps to reduce energy consumption by regulating the temperature within the building.
2. Improved Air Quality: Plants and vegetation absorb harmful pollutants, such as carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which significantly improves the air quality.
3. Increased Biodiversity: Green roofs and walls provide a habitat for wildlife, including birds, insects, and butterflies, which contributes to increasing biodiversity.
4. Stormwater Management: Vegetated roofs and walls absorb and retain rainwater, reducing the need to redirect it to stormwater systems, which can mitigate the effects of urban runoff.
5. Noise Reduction: Vegetation absorbs sound waves, which can help to reduce noise pollution in urban areas.
6. Aesthetically Pleasing: Green roofs and walls provide aesthetic benefits by adding greenery to the urban environment, making it more visually appealing and enhancing the quality of life.
7. Improved Health and Well-being: Access to nature and green spaces has been linked to increased social, physical, and mental well-being, making green roofs and walls an important tool for promoting healthy and sustainable urban environments.
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