Green "Breathing Facades" for Occupants' Improved Quality of Life

• Main Authors: Abd Raub, AB (Author), Ahmad, SS (Author), Farid, FHM (Author), Shaari, MF (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: ADAPTATION; Breathing facade; CONSTRUCTION; ENERGY; green facade; IMPACT; living walls; MALAYSIA; respiratory centre
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 The application of green facades to improve the built environment's aesthetics and building occupants' quality of life is relatively new in Malaysia. The paper aims to analyse climate responsive building envelopes that can be considered for a proposed Respiratory Centre in Malaysia. Data were collected through on-site observations and precedent studies and analysed qualitatively. The facades with the most positive impact on the environment and human wellbeing are green, sustainable glazing, and titanium dioxide facades. A good "breathing facade" must be able to provide better air quality to the building occupants. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.