About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Natural Fibers and Biocomposites
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| Presentation Title |
Green Facades as Passive Strategies for Air Pollution Capture and Urban Noise Attenuation in Street Canyons |
| Author(s) |
Jeiser Rendón Giraldo, Henry A. Colorado L. |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Jeiser Rendón Giraldo |
| Abstract Scope |
Urban street canyons amplify environmental challenges by trapping airborne pollutants and reflecting noise between hard vertical surfaces. This study explores the effectiveness of green facades as a dual passive strategy to mitigate particulate matter (PM) and reduce noise propagation in dense urban contexts. A review of experimental and simulation-based studies is combined with preliminary measurements from green wall prototypes incorporating diverse plant species and substrate compositions. Results indicate that vegetation density, leaf morphology, and façade geometry significantly influence PM capture efficiency and acoustic absorption. These findings support the integration of green infrastructure in architectural design to improve urban microclimates and public health. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomateriales, Efectos ambientales, Sostenibilidad |