Mapping of thermal performance determinants of vertical greening urban landscapes: an approach of climate change mitigation and adaptation

This paper seeks to examine the determinants that affect the thermal performance of vertical greening in urban settings through the use of a systematic review of the literature (SLR). The thermal performance of the Vertical Greening System (VGS) is determined by three specific design criteria: the location of the system, the characteristics associated with the plants, and the factors related to the structure and its support. The three parameters interact with each other to achieve optimal thermal performance. The discourse presented in this article has the potential to improve urban landscape planning, particularly in optimising the microclimatic advantages associated with the implementation of vertical greening in urban environments. This can have a positive impact on improving urban climate change mitigation and adaptation capacity.