ENERGY SAVING STRATEGIES THROUGH THE GREENING OF BUILDINGS THE EXAMPLE OF THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS OF THE HUMBOLDT- UNIVERSITY IN BERLIN- ADLERSHOF, GERMANY

The energy consumption for cooling and ventilation units in buildings can be reduced by passive cooling techniques like the greening of roofs and facades. Greened roofs consume a yearly average of 81% of all radiation balance by evapotranspiration of the precipitation. A new project in Berlin will feature a combination of stormwater management with energy saving through the greening of facades and the integration of adiabatic cooling systems. Both systems will be supplied with rainwater. A scientific monitoring will determine the overall benefits of the project.