Takeaways:
- Researchers at the University of Plymouth found that by adding a living wall to existing buildings, heat loss can be reduced by over 30%.
- “While regulations have changed more recently to improve the thermal performance of new constructions, it is our existing buildings that require the most energy to heat and are a significant contributor to carbon emissions. It is therefore essential that we begin to improve the thermal performance of these existing buildings, if the UK is to reach its target of net zero carbon emission by 2050, and help to reduce the likelihood of fuel poverty from rising energy prices.” says the study’s lead author Dr. Matthew Fox.
