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- PublicationGreen Walls for Clean Air(2013-07-19)
; ; Can plants help to improve the air quality? People have often complained about Ivy on buildings, but research by Helix Pflanzen GmbH, a company that is specialised in the cultivation of ivy species and the development of green wall technology, is shedding new light on an old problem. Using a cultivated variety of ivy (Hedera helix 'Wörner'), experiments were carried out that illustrated the binding effect that this Ivy has on fine dust particles. This is particularly important in urban areas, where fine dust can lead to significant impacts on quality of life.178 - PublicationPassive Control Systems for Improving Air Quality in Urban Street Canyons: The Origins, Current State of Art and Next Steps(2017-10-20)
; ; ; ; Strategies to improve urban air quality have primarily focused on reducing emissions through campaigning for green alternative modes of transport and improving the efficiency.78