YRE Competition 2023
3rd Place - Reportage of 3-5 photos
11-25 years old
By Luís Martins
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, the rise in temperature in urban areas is twice the world average rate due to the effects of heat islands. Faced with these data, in the climate change guide launched at COP 26 , there are detailed guidelines to help cities face global warming. As a response to this climate urgency arises the idea of vertical gardens, that is, gardens on the walls of buildings, with a great capacity to mitigate the effects of temperature rise in heat islands that cities become at canopy height.
Vertical gardens, a natural work of art, that interweave with the city and create a unique and stunning texture
These green spaces in cities are a creative way to bring nature into urban environments, offering aesthetic and environmental benefits
A way of introducing biodiversity into cities, providing shelter and food for animals and insects, such as bees and butterflies
An aesthetic and sustainable solution for building facades, making them more attractive and reducing energy needs
Improves the quality of life in cities, has a positive impact on the environment, helping to reduce the ecological footprint of building