Vertical neighborhood the empowerment of greenery towards healthy living for M40 group of Johorean

Abstract

Growing plants on the vertical surfaces is called vertical greenery systems. These systems have been recognized to mitigate some problems such as air, water and noise pollutions, urban heat island, and consequently global warming. Vertical greenery systems are divided into two categories, i.e., green facades and living walls. In this study, the aim is to design a lively and functionally quality environment vertical neighbourhood through the application of vertical green in the living context. The study leads to understand architecture as a tool for empowering greenery in the living environment. The objectives in this study are to provide environmentally friendly service apartments for M40 group of Johorean, integrating the green element in relation to creating green communities and improving green design strategy that provide sense of place in living context. Hence, the data collected from various source is analysed and synthesised in order to complement the objectives. This study believes that greenery can cultivate a sense of healing in the living environment by implementing the design initiative and achieving a conducive vertical neighbourhood for M40 group of Johorean.