Abstract
The indoor environment that surrounds us and the elements in it affect not only our mood but also the air quality. Vegetation elements are currently more popular, especially for their aesthetic value but also because of the fact that they affect the physical parameters of the indoor environment such as temperature and humidity. Water elements are a similar example. The presented paper combines these two elements to achieve the best possible level of thermal comfort. Experimental verification of the influence of the living wall on air temperature and humidity took place during the heating season in the city of Brno in the space of the university, while three scenarios were created: the effect of the living wall in a semi-open space, an enclosed space, and a space with a water wall with regulated water temperature. The potential of the water wall is determined based on experimental verification in laboratory conditions. The results show that the synergy of the living and water wall in the indoor space may eliminate the risk of too-low humidity during the heating season.
Highlights
In the world of rapid urbanization and pressure on space, as a consequence, urban areas must provide adequate space for people to live in
Studies have shown a beneficial relationship between the natural environment, such as green spaces, and health [1,2]
The synergy of green and blue spaces in the urban environment proves to be beneficial in the fight against the so-called urban heat islands (UHI), which the urban areas face more often due to climate change and human activities [15,16,17,18]
Summary
In the world of rapid urbanization and pressure on space, as a consequence, urban areas must provide adequate space for people to live in. Studies have shown a beneficial relationship between the natural environment, such as green spaces, and health [1,2]. Various studies deal with the relationship between the natural environment and improvement of social interaction [6], decreasing stress levels [7], and lower exposure to air pollution [8] or noise [9]. Studies have found relationships between blue spaces and increased physical activity [11], improved mental health [3], and well-being [12,13] and social interaction [14]. The synergy of green and blue spaces in the urban environment proves to be beneficial in the fight against the so-called urban heat islands (UHI), which the urban areas face more often due to climate change and human activities [15,16,17,18]. The cooling effect of blue–green space has been recognized as a promising
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