Narrative Review Approach on the Readiness of the Vertical Greenery Adaptation to the Public-School Building in Malaysia

Abstract

Global climate concerns include deforestation and environmental change. The implementation of the concept of reintroducing nature to the urban school landscape may promote sustainable development and enhance the city’s environment quality. The Vertical Greenery System (VGS) is an important aspect in public school building because it offers sustainable urban schooling the benefits. However, low awareness school amongst government and public, as well as concerning on additional cost of construction and maintenance have become a barrier in adopting the VGS in public-school. Due to lack of studies and analysis on VGS implementation in schools, this paper aims to examine the VGS adaptation strategies towards the readiness of VGS implementation in public school buildings as well as the implications for students’ social well-being. This paper focuses on using a narrative review method and deductive thematic analysis to perceive the readiness of VGS adaptation amongst government and public in public school building. The projected outcome will explore the cost-benefits of VGS installation, with considerations of environment, and social well-being towards public-school. Hence, this paper also suggested that VGS can significantly improve the student learning performance, social interaction amongst student’s experience and overall built environment of public-school.