Green Facade Ferdinandplatz (Stadtforum, Dresden)

Façade greening has been important especially in urban environments. By introducing vegetation on facades, the temperature can be regulated, contributing to cooler urban climate. It has also been used as air supply system, with façade cooling effects leading to significant energy savings and improved air quality. It also contributes to noise reduction and weather protection, reducing impact of heavy rain. Green facades not only have aesthetic value and visual appeal but also provide natural habitats for various species, promoting biodiversity within city landscapes.

The project consists of research in the state of knowledge of different types of façade greening and its requirements with regard to the implementation for the administration building (Stadtforum) of the city of Dresden at Ferdinandplatz, which is currently under construction. The client of the research is Kommunale Immobilien Dresden GmbH & Co. KG. The project team consist of three partners from TU Dresden with Prof. Lohaus as project leader (Institute for Landscape Architecture), Dr. Freudenberg (Institute for Building climatology/building physics) and Prof. Beckh (Chair of Structural Design).

The research project has three phases: literature review, development phase and development of guidelines. Our focus in the project is the development of the supporting structure as a modular element, which allows for versatile design options. After the research and development phase, two typologies will be developed with clearly defined requirements. Further-more, with a parametric design tool, conceptual design ideas with different geometric patterns with simplification of structural system will be created. The project contributes to developing innovative solutions for facade design that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also have a positive impact on the environment and the quality of residents’ life.