Abstract
Greenery in and around houses and apartments is good for the (living) environment in and around the buildings. It has a positive effect on the health and general well-being of residents and visitors. This document provides information on how homes and well-being can benefit from greenery, including references to scientific literature. It concludes with some tips on how to ensure the successful and beneficial inclusion of greenery.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Wageningen University & Research |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Place of Publication | Wageningen |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- residential areas
- housing
- plantations
- public green areas
- gardens
- domestic gardens
- health indicators
- green roofs
- green walls
- temperature
- climate
- heat stress
- health