Green Walls Support Interior Acoustics

Green walls can offer more than an environmental finish to a wall – they can significantly improve acoustics, a study has found.

To date, green walls have been recognised more for their climatic benefits – helping to conserve energy, improving air quality and mitigating the urban heat island effect, along with bringing about a sense of well-being.

Now, agricultural engineer Zaloa Azkorra of the University of the Basque Country’s Department of Thermal Engineering has found that when installed correctly, green walls can also provide passive acoustic insulation.

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