Simulating and Comparing Different Vertical Greenery Systems Grouped into Categories Using EnergyPlus

The use of vegetation for the energy efficiency buildings is an increasingly widespread practice; therefore, possibility representing these systems correctly with simulation software essential. VGS performances have been widely studied, but currently, lack a unique method to assess different types and absence studies evaluating all available, proposing models each them, leads incomplete representation. aim this study achieve consistent complete method, comparing systems’ performances. research made up five main steps. Firstly, classification group into specific categories was proposed; secondly in-depth analysis existing literature worked out establish methods used VGS. plant physiology allowed definition balance, which valid vegetated surfaces; then, category associated mathematical formula finally integrated EnergyPlus software. results achieved model were compared two important parameters termohygrometric conditions control: outside walls face temperatures operative temperatures.