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IVANA, BLAGOJEVIĆ, GAČIĆ ANA, ČUKANOVIĆ JELENA, and MLADENOVIĆ EMINA. "AESTHETIC VALUE OF SMEDEREVO FORTRESS EXPRESSED THROUGHOUT PARAMETERS OF BIOECOLOGICAL ANALYSES." Contemporary Agriculture (2012) 61, no. 3-4 (2012): 175–83. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7266438.
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Smederevo fortress is a fortified medieval town, an area of 10,5 ha. As a city park, belongs to a category of green space of general purpose. Bioecological analysis had the aim to highlight the important parameters for assessing the aesthetic values of the area. Cluster analysis was applied to determine the relatively homogenous groups of tree species. The results showed that the current state of greenery composition is not at a high level. Further improvement of the space should be directed towards highlighting a monumentality of vegetation, in order to justify the space and its history.
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Gawryszewska, Beata J., Anna Wilczyńska, Maciej Łepkowski, Ryszard Nejman, and Martyna Cziszewska. "The recreational potential for wastelands as well as users’ preferences for wasteland aesthetics. Case study of Warsaw, Poland." E3S Web of Conferences 45 (2018): 00018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20184500018.
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Urban wastelands may often be perceived as dysfunctional and unattractive, however they always seem to have environmental and sociological values, which encourage people to act spontaneously in their use. Undeveloped areas are important places in the structure of inhabiting landscape as a substitute for “natural” landscape. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to describe residents’ aesthetical preferences for urban wasteland according to the image (type of scenery) and function of this kind of urban greenery. The survey was carried out on 13 selected case studies of brownfields, neglected greenery and undeveloped areas in Warsaw. The users' aesthetical preferences as well as the behaviour of residents, which have been treated as a neighbourhood greenery, were examined and compared. A basis of the comparison was differences in the image of the visiting landscape, perceived as different types of scenery. The methods used included Visitor Employed Photography and territorial markers and a physical traces inventory. The results show the various recreational uses, thus the great potential of wasteland green areas. It also confirms the growing acceptability of free vegetation aesthetics, while also presenting differences in the choice of a particular scenery by different groups of users.
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Azubuike Chukwudi Okwandu, Dorcas Oluwajuwonlo Akande, and Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu. "Green architecture: Conceptualizing vertical greenery in urban design." Engineering Science & Technology Journal 5, no. 5 (2024): 1657–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.51594/estj.v5i5.1114.
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This executive summary introduces the concept paper on Green Architecture, focusing specifically on the integration of vertical greenery in urban design. Green architecture, characterized by sustainable design principles and environmental consciousness, aims to enhance urban environments by incorporating vegetation into built structures. Vertical greenery, a key component of green architecture, involves the strategic placement of vegetation on vertical surfaces such as walls, facades, and rooftops. This concept paper explores the potential of vertical greenery to mitigate environmental issues in urban areas, improve air quality, reduce the urban heat island effect, and enhance biodiversity. The paper proposes a conceptual framework for conceptualizing vertical greenery in urban design, emphasizing the importance of integrating natural elements into the built environment. It discusses various strategies for implementing vertical greenery, including the selection of suitable plant species, design considerations for irrigation and structural stability, and the incorporation of greenery into urban planning processes. Moreover, the concept paper highlights the social and economic benefits of vertical greenery, such as improved health and well-being for residents, increased property values, and enhanced aesthetics of urban spaces. It also emphasizes the role of stakeholder engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation in the successful implementation of vertical greenery projects. In conclusion, this executive summary outlines the significance of incorporating vertical greenery into urban design practices as a means to promote sustainability, resilience, and livability in cities. By embracing the principles of green architecture and integrating vertical greenery into urban landscapes, cities can create healthier, more vibrant, and environmentally sustainable communities for current and future generations. Keywords: Urban, Design, Green, Architecture, Vertical.
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Maimunah, Dewi, Siti Nurul Rofiqo Irwan, and Didik Indradewa. "Pertumbuhan Widelia (Wedelia trilobata (L) Hitchc) pada Tingkat Naungan Berbeda di Jalur Hijau Kota Yogyakarta." Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian Indonesia 25, no. 4 (2020): 547–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.18343/jipi.25.4.547.
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Widelia plant (Wedelia trilobata (L) Hitchc) is a spreading herb from the Asterase family that potentially can be used as a ground cover in the roadside greenery because this plant has a faster growing rate and has aesthetic values in both leaves and flowers. The aim of this study was to observe the microclimate of the roadside greenery and the vegetative growth of widelia at three levels of the tree canopy shades in the collector and local roads of Yogyakarta City. The experiment was carried out using an inter-site design (oversite) consisting of two factors, namely road factors (collector roads and local roads) and levels of shade canopy (full > 50%, moderate 20–50% and no shade 0%). The results of the analysis of variance did not show any significant differences on the microclimate and widelia growth parameters on the collector or local roads. The wind speed, noise, and number of vehicles on the collector road showed the higher number compared to those on the local road. The results of analysis of variance in the three levels of tree canopy shade also showed significant differences in microclimate and widelia growth parameters. The lowest light intensity, air temperature, humidity, soil temperature, soil moisture, stolon length, number of leaves, number of shoots, number of segments, and dry weight plants were found in full shade level (> 50%). All observation variables did not show any significant interaction effect between the two types of roads and the three levels of tree shades.
 Keywords: canopy shade, microclimate, roadside greenery, widelia (Wedelia trilobata (L) Hitchc), Yogyakarta
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Gyurkovich, Magdalena, and Marta Pieczara. "Using Composition to Assess and Enhance Visual Values in Landscapes." Sustainability 13, no. 8 (2021): 4185. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13084185.
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(1) The research presented in this paper aims to study the value attributed to a landscape composition’s visual elements and their overall influence on how they are perceived. The historical and contemporary visual approaches to a landscape constitute its background, for example, geographical, aesthetic, iconographic, phenomenological. (2) The visual assessment method elaborated by the Polish school of landscape architecture is used in the first part of this study. It is built of three steps with corresponding tools: landscape inventory, composition analysis, and evaluation. Moreover, an expert survey is used to complete the study. The work’s novelty is completing the visual approach with an expert inquiry, which aims to solve the subjectivity issue, an inherent visual evaluation controversy. The study area comprises urban and suburban locations from the agglomeration of Poznań, Poland. (3) The research results indicate the significant contribution of three visual elements to the positive assessment of landscape values: greenery, built heritage, and water. The importance of the composition is also demonstrated. (4) The main research findings show that visual evaluation tools should be implemented as part of sustainable spatial planning. Their implementation permits identifying the essential positive value in the existing landscape and creating guidelines for its preservation or enhancement. The article’s significance is the effect of proposing real and possible guidelines to improve the spatial planning policy, making landscape management more sustainable.
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Cui, Xuhui, Sha Li, Zhen Li, and Zhaohan Dong. "Exploring the Impact of Mountain Urban Characteristics on Housing Prices: A Study Utilizing Street View Visual Features." ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences X-4-2024 (October 18, 2024): 91–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-x-4-2024-91-2024.
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Abstract. Urban mountains shape the spatial and landscape structure of cities. Rapid urbanization and an increase in real estate developments have led to the erosion of unique urban landscape features. However, mountain cities boast distinctive terrain and landscapes, endowing them with a wealth of scenic resources and aesthetic appeal. Residents' growing concern for their living environment's quality and scenic beauty impacts property values during urban development. Mountain landscapes, vital natural elements of mountain cities, are studied less in their effect on housing prices compared to water features and urban greenery, despite their unique appeal to residents. This study integrates various sources of urban data with subjective analysis of human behavior and the multiscale geographically weighted regression (MGWR) to assess the factors affecting housing prices in mountain cities. It examines the spatial distribution and influence of street view elements on property values and uses gradient-weighted class activation mapping (Grad-CAM) to analyze visual perception characteristics of street views. Research findings reveal urban street view elements, especially mountain views, significantly affect housing prices with pronounced spatial heterogeneity, this spatial unevenness also shifts with urban development, influencing housing prices.
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Winkler, Jan, Grzegorz Pasternak, Wojciech Sas, Erika Hurajová, Eugeniusz Koda, and Magdalena Daria Vaverková. "Nature-Based Management of Lawns—Enhancing Biodiversity in Urban Green Infrastructure." Applied Sciences 14, no. 5 (2024): 1705. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app14051705.
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Urban green areas have multifunctional benefits that may mitigate unfavorable health and ecological effects. Green areas represent important biodiversity hideouts in anthropogenic regions. Lawns are the most common elements of urban greenery, covering a considerable number of green areas in cities. The aim of this analysis was to gain knowledge on urban greenery and elaborate recommendations related to management that favors grass lawn biodiversity. The established working hypothesis is that the limited intensity of management in urban grass areas is reflected in the modification of their species composition, as well as their potential ecological functions. An experiment on the management of city lawns was conducted in 2010 (still ongoing). There are three lawn variants under different management methods: ornamental, city, and permaculture lawns. Vegetation was assessed using the method of phytocoenological relevés. The coverage values of the individual plant species were processed using multidimensional analysis of ecological data. The results showed that human decisions and activities affected the species composition of these grassy areas. There were 46 plant taxa found during the monitoring: 12 in ornamental lawn variants, 24 in city lawn variants, and 31 in permaculture lawn variants. Permaculture lawns with extensive management represent the most environmentally friendly variant with respect to biodiversity and soil moisture content. However, changes in species composition have raised questions regarding the extent to which they may perform other ecosystem functions. Increasing the intensity of lawn management has resulted in lower plant diversity. Extensive management alters the aesthetic value of lawns and creates spaces for species that may spread in urban environments.
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Zalejska-Jonsson, A., S. Wilkinson, R. Wahlund, and R. Cunningham. "Green spaces in housing development – buyers’ preferences." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1176, no. 1 (2023): 012035. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1176/1/012035.
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Abstract Globally, extreme weather events are occurring more often, with increased intensity due to anthropogenic climate change. For example, in July 2022, monthly average temperature in Spain was 2.7 C above average, and UK has recorded temperatures above 40 degrees for the first time. It has been proven that implementation of green spaces in cities helps to address environmental, social, and even economic problems by providing ecological services, reducing temperature, and attenuating the heat island effect, providing aesthetic enjoyment, recreational opportunities and decreased stress levels. However, green infrastructure is rarely prioritised by developers. It has been argued that, due to space constraints, green infrastructures are an inefficient land use, costly to maintain, and that there is uncertainty if green infrastructures are valued by the market. This paper reports on results from a study examining the attractiveness and the effect of green spaces on housing market customer’ perceptions. To analyse the impact of green spaces, we worked with landscape architects and residential housing developers designing a multi apartment building with a courtyard. The courtyard area was designed accordance to The Green Area Factor resulting in five courtyard designs, each with a different level of greenery. All five designs were presented in dynamic virtual views and embedded in a survey questionnaire. Maintenance costs of all five green spaces were calculated. The findings shows that greenery does effect the perceived attractiveness of residential development. Maintenance costs for the courtyards, with lowest and highest level of greenery, differ by approximately 10 percent of the total maintenance costs. These findings are applicable in the context of new housing construction and renovation projects.
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Trkulja, Tanja, Ljiljana Dosenovic, and Nikola Matic. "Greenways as an element of urban planning: Banja Luka case study." Facta universitatis - series: Architecture and Civil Engineering 16, no. 3 (2018): 501–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/fuace181010025t.
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The continuous presence of the landscape concept in planning and design of the Banja Luka area until the end of the 20th century influenced the formation of the identity of Banja Luka as a green city. However, in the last twenty years, there is an absence of the green city concept from planning and designing of Banja Luka's area. In order to improve the state of urban greenery and achieve the satisfactory condition of the endangered landscape elements, this paper re-examines their significance for the city. The green infrastructure has ecological, social and aesthetic functions and it becomes an imperative in defining the strategic goals of a sustainable city. The study showed, that there are possibilities of increasing the size of green areas and improving the quality of green areas in the built city tissue. One of those possibilities is transformation of the existing brownfields into green areas. From the perspective of urban planning, the purpose of this paper is to point out the possibility of implementing the greenways in the city structure for the case study in Banja Luka. In this context, the research focuses on the area of the former Incel factory and the ability to transform the abandoned railways into a greenway. In this research, the sustainable spatial development context of Banja Luka is regarded as a permanent category which includes, among the others, the ambient values, the spirit of the place and the features of a green city are important for the city's inhabitants.
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Doxey, Jennifer, and Tina M. Waliczek. "(159) The Impact of Interior Houseplants in University Classrooms on Course Performance, Course Satisfaction, and Student Perceptions of the Course and Instructor." HortScience 40, no. 4 (2005): 1065A—1065. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.40.4.1065a.
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Many individuals and businesses enhance the central design of their homes or offices with living interior plants. While the aesthetic values of interior greenery are obvious, some research has suggested that interior living plants may offer some psychological and restorative values, such as reduced tension, better coping mechanisms, and increased concentration and attention. The main objective of this research was to investigate the impact of plants within a university classroom setting on course performance, course satisfaction, and student perceptions of the instructor. The study was designed to include a minimum of two classes of the same coursework, taught by the same professor in the same room. Three sets of two classes each, and ≈500 students were included within the study. Throughout the semester, the experimental class of students was treated by including an assortment of tropical plants within the classroom. Plants were not present in the control classroom of the study. A survey administered to each classroom of students at the end of the semester asked students to provide demographic data including class rank, gender, and grade point average. The professor for each course provided information on each student's grade for the course, as well as overall quantitative information on how well students were satisfied with the experience they had within the course. The results demonstrate value added to the classroom experience and help to justify consideration of the added expense of interior plants in meeting the goals of instructor and curriculum.
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Volter, Lubomír, Eva Prenerová, František Weyda, and Rostislav Zemek. "Changes in the Parasitism Rate and Parasitoid Community Structure of the Horse Chestnut Leafminer, Cameraria ohridella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), in the Czech Republic." Forests 13, no. 6 (2022): 885. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13060885.
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The horse chestnut leafminer, Cameraria ohridella, Deschka and Dimić, is a moth that has invaded most of Europe since it was first recorded in Macedonia near Lake Ohrid in 1985. It attacks horse chestnut trees and causes aesthetic and vitality problems. The parasitism rate, other mortality rates, and parasitoid structure were studied during a five-year survey at six sites in the Czech Republic. The results showed that the total parasitism rates varied from 1.9% to 20.5%, with an average of 7.2%, similar to other those published studies. The parasitism rate was significantly related to year, the developmental stage of C. ohridella, latitude, and greenery maintenance but not to C. ohridella population density, altitude, or area size. In contrast, the total other mortality rates varied from 13.7% to 59.5%, with an average of 31%, but overall temporal changes in the values indicated a declining trend. The parasitoid complex was predominantly polyphagous parasitoids of the family Eulophidae, similar to that found previously in south-eastern Europe. The results further revealed that the most abundant parasitoid species, Minotetrastichus frontalis (Nees), was gradually replaced by Pediobius saulius (Walker). The increasing abundance of P. saulius is thus an interesting adaptation of an autochthonous parasitoid to a new host.
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Milosavljević, Marija, Mara Tabaković-Tošić, Bojan Gavrilović, et al. "Assessment of biotic threats to urban greenery: A case study in Stromovka Park, České Budejovice." Sustainable Forestry: Collection, no. 87-88 (2023): 125–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/sustfor2388125m.
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Urban greenery, consisting of tree lines, parks and park forests, plays an important role in improving the aesthetics and general well-being of the urban environment. This study focuses on Stromovka Park in České Budejovice and examines the health status of various tree species. The research spans the period from 2021 to 2022 and uses the route method to monitor the occurrence of biotic pests and pathogens, especially mites and insects. Several economically important organisms were identified in the study, including Aceria fraxiniflora (Felt, 1906), Byctiscus betulae (Linnaeus, 1758), Curculio glandium Marsham, 1802, Eriophyes inangulis Nalepa, 1919, Fomes fomentarius (L.) Fr. 1849, Halyomorpha halys (Stål, 1855), Ips typographus (Linnaeus, 1758), Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus, 1758), Loranthus europaeus Jacq., Oxycarenus lavaterae (Fabricius, 1787), Pemphigus spyrothecae Passerini, 1856, Phyllonorycter issikii (Kumata, 1963), Polygraphus poligraphus (Linnaeus, 1758), Prociphilus fraxini (Fabricius, 1777), Rhytisma acerinum Schwein., (1832), Sacchiphantes viridis (Ratzeburg, 1843) and Tetraneura ulmi (Linnaeus, 1758). While most of these organisms showed normal, natural abundance values, increased values were observed in A. fraxiniflora, E. inangulis and O. lavaterae. The application of holistic plant protection principles, from proper cultivation and species selection to monitoring and control measures, remains crucial for maintaining the vitality and longevity of urban green spaces exposed to various biotic and abiotic stress factors.
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Evchuk, O. P. "Symbolism and metaphysics of spring image in Russian poetry of 19th century." Memoirs of NovSU, no. 2 (2025): 318–27. https://doi.org/10.34680/2411-7951.2025.2(57).318-327.
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The paper is devoted to the problem of symbolism and metaphysics of the image of Spring in Russian poetry of the 19th century in the context of the national spiritual traditionaddressed to patristic thought and the axiological foundations of Russian culture. The significance of the Easter archetype in the national cultural consciousness, as well as in the ideological, stylistic and aesthetic content of Russian literature in general, is clarified. In this regard, attention is drawn to the religious and philosophical context of the image of Spring, which embodies the idea of spiritual awakening, renewal and transformation. At the same time, the symbolic content of such leitmotif images as the shining sun, blue skies, birdsong, buzzing bees, greenery and flowering gardens is updated. Childish delight and trembling of a loving heart, a quiet grateful prayer set the multi-valued intonation pattern of the lyrical experience of poems about Spring. Russian poetry of the 19th century, turning to the image of Spring, in all its symbolic content and artistic expressiveness, affirms the theme of God's presence in the world, the ontological basis of which is the unity of spiritualized beauty, sacrificial love and creative goodness.
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Božanić Tanjga, Biljana, Mirjana Ljubojević, Aleksandar Đukić, Mirjana Vukosavljev, Olivera Ilić, and Tijana Narandžić. "Selection of Garden Roses to Improve the Ecosystem Services They Provide." Horticulturae 8, no. 10 (2022): 883. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8100883.
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With pronounced morphological and phenological diversity, garden roses have always been part of urban plantings. The significance of roses in ornamental and utilitarian (edible) horticulture can significantly be amended with novel ecosystem services, by shifting their breeding targets towards more than aesthetic and nutritional value. Thus the aim of this paper was to investigate the possibilities of newly bred (within the past decade) garden roses from the ‘Mella’ series as a possible ornamental, disease tolerant and bee attracting cultivars to be recommended in urban ecosystems, adding values to their current ecosystem services. Research goals were to determine the morphological characteristics; honey and wild bees’ abundance and its correlation with rose morphological and floral characteristics; disease resistance/tolerance to main rose fungal diseases; and suitability of ‘Mella’ roses in urban greenery providing multiple ecosystem services. Plant material included seven garden rose cultivars from the ‘Mella’ series. Analyses included complete morphological—qualitative and quantitative characterization of plant and flower traits, fragrance panel scoring and volatile components analyses, counts of honey bees visiting flowers and counts of different wild bee species as potential pollinators. Based on the obtained results significant variability in vegetative and generative plant characteristics was noted in investigated ‘Mella’ roses. With their ‘naturalistic’ overall appearance, comparable with wild roses, ‘Mella’ cultivars differed in plant height and habitus, number and type of flowers, leaf coloration and glossiness, but ‘Barbie Mella’ and ‘Ruby Mella’ positioned as the most decorative ones. ‘Barbie Mella’ was highly scored for overall fragrance, with the most divergent panel records for fragrance components and mixed volatile compounds, characterized by the balanced ratio (almost 1:1:1) between aromatic alcohol + terpenoids, straight-chain alkanes and long-chain alkanes. In relation to the honey bee’s attraction, a combination of plant height, fragrance, flower type (single, simple), flower diameter and accessibility seems to be crucial, rather than any characteristic solely. As an outstanding bee-attractor ‘Barbie Mella’ should be promoted as an ornamental disease-tolerant rose cultivar. Due to their aesthetic values, disease tolerance and bees visitations, ‘Mella’ roses ‘Barbie’, ‘Ruby’, ‘Ducat’ and ‘Exotic’ should be planted as a part of urban semi-natural gardens/landscapes, concomitantly contributing to the multiple ecosystem services—provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting. Until their worldwide availability, other ‘Mella’-like wild and cultivated roses should be investigated and promoted likewise.
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Szpakowska-Loranc, Ernestyna. "Multi-Attribute Analysis of Contemporary Cultural Buildings in the Historic Urban Fabric as Sustainable Spaces—Krakow Case Study." Sustainability 13, no. 11 (2021): 6126. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13116126.
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This study concerns contemporary cultural buildings in the historic city centre of Krakow, Poland, and their assessment in terms of sustainability. The paper aims to bridge a research gap in previous studies on pluralistic values and the impact of cultural heritage on sustainability. The comparative case study conducted in Krakow aims to evaluate the functioning and potential of the space towards achieving the following five goals: accessibility, conservation, mix of functions, aesthetics, comfort and sociability. The perception of these buildings and the public space around them by the city residents, as well as their operation during unexpected circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, were also evaluated. The author combined an on-site analysis, behavioural mapping and a survey. The results correlate the liveability and aesthetics of public spaces along with the amount and quality of greenery found there with the comfort of users and the popularity of particular places. This paper highlights how important it is to create cultural spaces in a historic city to develop a range of their activities linked to the surrounding public spaces and green areas. Activating cultural spaces and connecting them to sustainability goals is especially important when faced with declining tourism.
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Al-jaafreh, Ahmad M. "Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Wound-healing Properties of the Methanolic Extracts from Hedera helix Fruits and Leaves." Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal 17, no. 2 (2024): 1091–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bpj/2925.
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Common Ivy (Hedera helix L.) is an ornamental plant that is known for its aesthetic qualities and ability to provide natural greenery. It is also associated with potential health benefits. When evaluating the phytochemical constituents of H. helix methanolic extracts, the fruit extract had the highest levels of total phenolic compounds (TPC) at 100 GAE mg/g extract, compared to 89.47 GAE mg/g in the leaves extract. In contrast, total flavonoid compounds and total tannin were higher in leaves extracts, 37.14 TE mg/g extract and 24.79 GAE mg/g extract respectively. fruit extracts showed the greatest level of antioxidant properties in the FRAP test 75.5 and 62.35 AscE mg/g extract also in DPPH tests, the IC50 were 3.49 and 8.79 mg/ml for fruit and leaves respectively, demonstrating their potent capacity to neutralize free radicals and high reducing power. However, when evaluated by the ABTS method, the leaves extracts indicated the strongest antioxidant activity, suggesting their potent capacity to neutralize free radicals, the IC50 were 4.54 and 8.69 mg/ml for fruit and leaves respectively, the extracts' inhibitory effects on albumin denaturation were also assessed. The findings demonstrated the potential of the extracts as anti-inflammatory, with the leaf extract having the lowest IC50 values in these tests 75.26± 3.87 µg/ml and 115.62± 56.47 µg/ml, for ripe fruit extract. Furthermore, the lowest contraction value was 81.12% for pure ointment alone, followed by drug ointment and fruit ointment at 86.43 %and 90.21%, respectively, and the extract had the highest contraction rate at 95.82%, which demonstrated the strongest wound healing activity.
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Kwak, Duck Joo, and Jin Choi. "A Study on the Educational Values of Maxine Greene’s Aesthetic Approach to Arts Education: in Search of a New Humanistic Approach in Teaching-and Learning." Korean Journal of Philosophy of Education 40, no. 2 (2018): 1–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.15754/jkpe.2018.40.2.001.
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HALAJOVÁ, Denisa, and Richard KUBIŠTA. "Some Aspects Of Greenery Restoration And Maintenance Management Of Woody Plants In Cemeteries In Nitra, Slovakia." Acta Horticulturae et Regiotectuare 17, no. 2 (2014): 29–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ahr-2014-0008.
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Abstract Greenery of cemeteries creates a substantial part of the public greenery in our towns but often does not subserve greenery functions. The older architectonical burial places where the greenery is diminished on tree-lined communications by reason of spatial limitation represent the most widespread cemetery type of Slovak towns. Existence of woody plants at these conditions is affected by various negative factors which result in vitality decreasing and poor aesthetic standard of woody plants in burial places. The article is focused on evaluation of greenery in the two eldest cemeteries in Nitra town. The obtained data describe complex dendrological analysis, species composition, landscape value and health assessment of woody plants. On base of evaluation results we have proposed the principles of framework methodology for greenery restoration and maintenance management of woody plants in sepulchral places.
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Mutmaini, Leny Faridhotul, Tati Budiarti, and Nizar Nasrullah. "Persepsi dan Preferensi terhadap Vertical Greenery Berdasarkan SBE di Kota Pekanbaru." Jurnal Lanskap Indonesia 16, no. 1 (2024): 24–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.29244/jli.v16i1.43471.
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Vertical greenery in the city of Pekanbaru is very difficult to find because there are still many people who do not know the various benefits and uses of vertical greenery with limited land. This study focuses on the city of Pekanbaru at 10 locations found. The research location is in the District Limapuluh, District Pekanbaru City, District Marpoyan Damai with 2 location points. Area Sukajadi and in the District Bukit Raya each with 3 location points. This paper aims to examine perceptions, preferences, color freshness and plant density analyzed by SBE. Vertical greenery is generally found in cafes, hotels and included in the Pekanbaru Park service. The vertical greenery owned by the company in management is more maintained and aesthetically so that it gets the highest score. Meanwhile, the Pekanbaru office tends to be simple in design and many are neglected. The results showed that the people of Pekanbaru city were still unfamiliar with the existence of vertical greening. While the results of the evaluation of the aesthetic value show that the average vertical greenery in Pekanbaru City has a good aesthetic value at a moderate level. Both in terms of design, freshness of color and density level are influenced by several aspects such as structure, environment, activity intensity, type of plant vegetation and maintenance.
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Al-Kayiem, Hussain H., Kelly Koh, Tri W. B. Riyadi, and Marwan Effendy. "A Comparative Review on Greenery Ecosystems and Their Impacts on Sustainability of Building Environment." Sustainability 12, no. 20 (2020): 8529. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12208529.
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Greenery systems are sustainable ecosystems for buildings. Many studies on greenery systems, such as green roofs and green walls, have demonstrated that greenery systems support energy saving and improve thermal conditions in the building sector. This paper summarizes, discusses, and compares greenery systems and their contributions to the reduction of the urban heat index, the reduction of internal and external buildings’ wall temperatures, and the reduction of the energy consumption of buildings. The fundamental mechanisms of greenery systems, which are thermal insulation, evapotranspiration, and shading effect, are also discussed. The benefits of greenery systems include the improvement of stormwater management, the improvement of air quality, the reduction of sound pollution, the reduction of carbon dioxide, and the improvement of aesthetic building value. The summarized materials on the greenery systems in the article will be a point of references for the researchers, planners, and developers of urban and rural areas, as well as the individual’s interest for future urban and rural plans.
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Kašpar, Matěj, and Aleš Létal. "Streamlining urban tree data collection: a case study on Olomouc housing estates." International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XLVIII-M-7-2025 (May 24, 2025): 181–88. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-m-7-2025-181-2025.
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Abstract. Data collection on urban greenery plays a key role in its management and in evaluating the benefits it provides to society, including ecological, aesthetic, and health-related advantages. To manage urban greenery effectively, it is essential to seek ways to optimize the process of its inventory and assessment. Technological advancements in data collection methods offer new possibilities for making these processes more efficient. The aim of this study was to utilize and integrate available technologies and methods for the inventory of urban greenery and to evaluate their effectiveness. The results show that the combination of drone imagery with open-source software tools and data provides an accurate and cost-effective solution for monitoring urban vegetation. In conclusion, the proposed methodology enables efficient and economically beneficial management of urban greenery, which supports its broader implementation in urban areas.
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Xue, Chenlu, Cheng Jin, and Jing Xu. "Inequality in urban green space benefits: Combining street greenery and park greenery." PLOS ONE 17, no. 9 (2022): e0273191. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273191.
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In this paper, we measured the amount of urban green space (UGS), defined here as park greenery and street greenery, in the Guangzhou Beltway region using remote sensing image data and the green view index (GVI) based on human visual images. We also evaluated the benefits of UGS comprehensively considering park greenery and street greenery within the Guangzhou Beltway region. We then calculated the urban green space score (UGSS) by assessing the amount of street greenery and park greenery and then juxtaposing the score with the population distribution of the region. The results show inequities in the spatial distribution of UGSS values within the Guangzhou Beltway region. The benefit score of street greenery is low. The service area of parks can’t cover the whole study area. The comprehensive benefit score of UGS is composed of two parts, the park greenery score and the street greenery score, but the spatial distribution of UGSS values remains uneven. The UGS benefits enjoyed by one-half of the population of the study area are low, and the UGSS values of the more densely populated areas are not high.
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Fuxin, Wang. "Urban Waterfront Park Plant Landscape Design—Take Ganjiang Citizen Park as an Example." Urban Studies and Public Administration 6, no. 1 (2023): p94. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/uspa.v6n1p94.
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The design of waterfront parks is discussed with the aim of enhancing the ornamental nature of waterfront landscape greenery and enriching urban public space. In the urban waterfront, vegetation is a kind of landscape with various functions such as ecological, ornamental and aesthetic, which plays a pivotal role in improving people’s quality of life, ecological quality of life and urban image. Through the study of the basic principles and arrangement of waterfront urban landscaping, it has certain guiding significance for the planning and arrangement of waterfront park greenery.
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Lee, Jong-Won, Sang-Woo Lee, Hai Gyong Kim, Hyun-Kil Jo, and Se-Rin Park. "Green Space and Apartment Prices: Exploring the Effects of the Green Space Ratio and Visual Greenery." Land 12, no. 11 (2023): 2069. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land12112069.
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Urban green spaces provide various social, economic, health, aesthetic, environmental, and ecological benefits. This study aimed to investigate the influence of green spaces on apartment prices, with a particular emphasis on visual greenery and the proportion of green spaces. Hedonic pricing models have often been used to assess the impact of green spaces on housing prices. Herein, 16 variables were considered as factors affecting housing prices and divided into housing, neighborhood, and green space characteristics. The findings indicate that the presence of green spaces enhanced the value of apartment complexes. Moreover, both visual greenery and the proportion of green spaces within apartment complexes influenced housing prices. Additional analysis demonstrated the impact of green space characteristics within Seoul apartment complexes on housing price changes from 2016 to 2022, finding that higher green space proportions and visual greenery led to approximately 20% higher price increases, and structural equation modeling revealed that the proportion of green spaces within apartment complexes, directly and indirectly, influenced housing prices through visual greenery. Overall, this study emphasized the importance of ensuring well-managed green spaces within and around apartment complexes.
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Kowalska-Koczwara, Alicja, Filip Pachla, Tadeusz Tatara, and Krzysztof Nering. "Green Areas in the City as an Element of Noise Protection." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1203, no. 3 (2021): 032025. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1203/3/032025.
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Abstract From the dawn of history, humanity created communication routes in order to move efficiently. Trees were planted along the roads connecting towns and villages so that travellers could rest in their shade. The line of trees also played an informative, strategic and sometimes aesthetic role. Currently, a line of tall vegetation along the street provides shade and relief in cities during hot weather. It is also worth emphasizing that greenery reduces stress factors in large cities. One of the stressors in cities is noise. In an urbanized environment, noise is perceived as unpleasant and bothersome. Appropriate planting of greenery in the city can reduce this phenomenon. The article not only analyses the possibilities of reducing noise through appropriate planting of greenery, but also provides guidelines for the correct design of greenery along streets and at crossroads. It is worth emphasizing here that the correct design of greenery in the vicinity of communication arteries is not only a matter of ethics or landscape legibility, but also a matter of safe use of infrastructure. The article also deals with the issue of legal acts relating to the design of urban greenery. The former and current legal acts contain provisions related to the classification of green areas, their protection and shaping. These regulations apply to various fields (construction, spatial planning, environmental protection) and therefore there are discrepancies in the legal interpretation of this term. All these doubts will be clarified.
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Poškus, Mykolas Simas, and Diana Poškienė. "The Grass is Greener: How Greenery Impacts the Perceptions of Urban Residential Property." Social Inquiry into Well-Being 1, no. 1 (2015): 22. http://dx.doi.org/10.13165/siiw-15-1-1-03.
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Can different types of greenery improve the perceived value, safety, prestige, coziness, and aesthetics of multistory residential buildings?<br />To find the answer, two studies were carried out. In Study 1, participants filled in questionnaires designed to measure the perceived value,<br />safety, prestige, coziness, and aesthetics of a building. Every questionnaire was accompanied with one of four images of the same residential building, the only difference between them was the type of greenery present near the building. Participants were asked to evaluate the building in the image by filling in the questionnaire. A convenience sample of 238 university students (mean age 20, SD = 2) participated in the experiment. Study 2 was an internet-based survey in which participants were presented with four images of a residential building and were asked to identify the most cozy, most expensive, most prestigious, most safe, and most aesthetic building. The pictures were the same as in Study 1. A snowball sample of 356 respondents (mean age 30, SD = 11) participated in the survey. The results indicate that buildings with sophisticated greenery and plain grass greenery are perceived most favorably, while unkempt and chaotic greenery were found to be associated with worse overall perceptions and decreased perceived value of residential property. When creating green spaces near residential buildings, we recommend considering plain grass greenery as it is the most cost-effective solution and has a positive effect on the perceptions of residential property and its value.
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Muhy Al-Din, Salar Salah, and Maryam Iranfar. "The Validity of Beauty in the Functionality of the Vertical Greenery Systems (VGS) in Interior Surfaces of Buildings." Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA 2, no. 1 (2019): 225–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.38027/iccaua20190017.
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The study aims to reach the rationale and comprehensive understanding of the notion of aesthetic value and functionality in the vertical greenery system (VGS) in the interior walls of the buildings. VGS plays a key role in improving building functionality and aesthetic value. The paper tries to assess the beauty of inner surfaces depending on the functionality of these surfaces, and the pleasing level of these surfaces for the beholders. The methodology focused on evaluating the aesthetic value and functionality based on the performance of these types of walls. The influence of the functionality on the aesthetic judgment has been investigated to evaluated human perception to assess the aesthetic value of the VGS in the building based on aesthetic cognition process. Case studies have been selected to be analyzed for this purpose. Theoretical analysis proceeded in accordance with the examination model and supported by comparing the obtained outcomes with the attained findings through the opinions of experts. The findings revealed the significant influence of the functionality performance on the aesthetic judgment of VGS among professional people. The results give useful evidence for the promotion of our understanding regarding the aesthetic value of VGS of a building, objectively and subjectively.
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Mwageni, Nicholaus, and Robert Kiunsi. "Green Spaces in Residential Areas of Dar es Salaam City: Types, Coverage and Uses." Journal of Sustainable Development 14, no. 3 (2021): 121. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v14n3p121.
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Green spaces in urban areas including in Dar es Salaam City provide multiple ecological, social and economic benefits. Despite their benefits they are inadequately documented in terms types, coverage and uses. This paper attempts to provide information on types, coverage and uses of green space in Dar es Salaam City. A number of methods including literature review, interpretation of remotely sensed image, interviews, focus group discussions and questionnaires were used to document city greenery. The research findings show that residential greenery is made up of greenery found within and external to plots. The dominant green spaces external to residential plots were natural and semi natural vegetation while within plots were woody plants, plots farms vegetable and ornamental gardens. Distribution of greenery varied among the wards due to differences in building density and distance from the city centre. Natural and semi natural vegetation increased with decrease of building density and increase of distance from the city centre, while the number of plots with trees for shade increased with increase of building density. Only Kawe ward that had greenery above Tanzania space planning standards, the other three wards which are informal settlements had green space deficit. Three quarters of the households use green spaces for shade provision and cooling, two thirds as a source of food products and a quarter for recreation and aesthetic purposes. The study reveals that Dar es Salaam City residents invest predominantly on shade trees in their residential plots compared to other green space types.
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Jaszczak, Agnieszka, Ewelina Pochodyła, and Beata Płoszaj-Witkowska. "Transformation of Green Areas in Central Squares after Revitalization: Evidence from Cittaslow Towns in Northeast Poland." Land 11, no. 4 (2022): 470. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land11040470.
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In recent years, unfavorable changes in the development of city squares can be observed in Poland due to poorly conducted revitalization. These changes include, among others, the elimination of greenery or its significant reduction and the introduction of impervious surfaces to the places formerly designated by forms of greenery. This article highlights the need to redesign the central squares in small towns as part of their revitalization, including three levels of approach: functional, ecological, and aesthetic. The research aimed to analyze the degree of changes in the development of green areas in central squares due to the implementation of revitalization projects. Central squares in four selected towns of Cittaslow from the Warmia and Mazury region (northeastern Poland) were selected as the research area. The methods of comparative analysis were used, considering the comparison of functions, space, and composition, as well as the “research by design” method, which was adopted. A comparative analysis of changes in the arrangement of squares and analysis of changes in greenery structure was performed. The results showed that, in two examples, the changes related to removing greenery from the squares were not on a large scale due to the compensation with new forms. However, the vegetation was removed in two squares without introducing new forms or compensating for the greenery to a minimum extent. This allowed us to answer whether the structure and various forms submitted in the greenery projects in the squares, so-called landscape architecture objects, correspond to the current ecological design requirements. From the perspective of landscape architecture and ecological design, it was positive to introduce a diversified vegetation structure and supplement it with medium and tall forms, as evidenced by the development of the square in Biskupiec. However, the results also showed a negative aspect of the revitalization conducted by removing the greenery and replacing it with an impermeable surface, for example, in the square in Bartoszyce. The final stage was to propose general guidelines for revitalizing squares and design proposals considering introducing plant forms in the squares in the four analyzed towns.
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Daglio, Laura, and Stamatina Kousidi. "From Ornament to Building Material: Revisiting the Aesthetics and Function of Green Architecture." Arts 12, no. 1 (2023): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/arts12010012.
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Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, we have been witnessing a persistent presence of greenery in architecture, in its most extensive application, with diverse ranges of technological sophistication, fruition, maintenance, form, and expression. The article focuses on the current use of vegetation in architecture, examining its expressive, artistic, and spatial qualities beyond environmental performances. Accordingly, the innovative interpretation of greenery is addressed within the current resurfacing debate over ornament, its aesthetic and semantic outcome, and its interaction with the inhabitants. Attention is directed at identifying recent design approaches towards nature and artifice, from the building interior to its adjacent urban space, with the aim of highlighting novel paths towards the articulation of spatial and technological systems, opening up multidisciplinary research towards new concepts of symbiosis between the natural and the artificial.
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Gawryszewska, Beata, and Justyna Biernacka. "Zieleń w Warszawskim Standardzie Mieszkaniowym." ACTA SCIENTIARUM POLONORUM - Architectura Budownictwo 18, no. 3 (2019): 3–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.22630/aspa.2019.18.3.30.
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Warsaw Housing Standard version 1.2 (Warszawski Standard Mieszkaniowy - WSM 1.2) developed in 2018 by the City Council of Warsaw lists a nature, and a greenery as one of five priorities in urban investments. That is why it was so important to develop it using principles of the sustainable construction, including the needs of the residents’ community. The aim of the article was to verify the standard’s regulations on the background of processes of dwelling, as well as the changing aesthetic preferences of residents in the field of greenery and popular building and sustainable technology standards. The paper contains extensive quotations of WSM 1.2 and a comparison of indicators and research results. The material aimed characteristics of contemporary directions in landscaping in residential areas and its optimization (including free vegetation and residents’ grass-roots initiatives). The concept of EKOSPOT has also been widely discussed.
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Xiao, Lei, Ruoyu Wu, Juqing Huang, Xing Yang, and Anjiang Xu. "Study on the Relationship between Restoration Benefit and Visual Satisfaction of LONG-PLAN’s Indoor Vertical Greenery." Buildings 12, no. 8 (2022): 1267. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12081267.
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This study investigates the psychological restorative benefits of indoor vertical greenery and its relationship with visual satisfaction. Taking the Solar Decathlon China 2018 champion project “LONG-PLAN” as the experimental field, we conducted a questionnaire survey to evaluate the effect of indoor vertical greenery on creating a restorative environment. Then we further studied the relationship between the restorative environmental factors and visual satisfaction of indoor vertical greenery. The results show that: (1) Indoor vertical greenery has a positive impact on the subjective restoration of respondents (the average value of PRS = 4.150). (2) The three factors of “being away,” “fascination and compatibility,” and the “extent” of environmental restoration have a significant positive correlation with the visual satisfaction of indoor vertical greenery (the correlation coefficient values are 0.403, 0.627, and 0.425, respectively, p < 0.01). (3) In the stepwise regression analysis of the three factors and the visual satisfaction of indoor vertical greenery, only “fascination and compatibility” show a significant positive correlation (the regression coefficient = 0.753, p < 0.01). (4) The visual satisfaction of indoor vertical greenery has a significantly positive impact on environmental recovery (the regression coefficient = 0.459, p < 0.01). The study shows that indoor vertical greenery improves visual satisfaction and contributes to a restorative environment. In addition, the study provides further evidence of the mutual facilitation between restorative benefits and visual satisfaction.
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Grecevičius, Petras, Algimantas M. Olšauskas, and Ramunė Urbonienė. "AUGALŲ ĮTAKOS PASTATO ARCHITEKTŪRINEI RAIŠKAI MIESTOVAIZDYJE EKOLOGINIAI IR KOMPOZICINIAI ASPEKTAI." JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM 35, no. 3 (2011): 222–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/tpa.2011.23.
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In the last few years, a negative impact on the environmental values of the Lithuanian urban landscape was made by an increasingly growing urbanization: more densely situated buildings, growing areas of solid concrete or other surface, less and less space for greenery. Soon, roofs shall be equipped not only with antennas, but also with solar collectors and small wind turbines. All this will undoubtedly have an impact on the architectural expression of buildings and landscapes and in the near future, the impact will become even more significant. To achieve high aesthetic value and ecological stability of Lithuanian urban landscapes, the necessary number of studies are required as well as regulatory planning and legislative measures to guarantee the high quality of landscapes not only in the coming years, but in the long term as well. Dust and gas polluted air creates major threat to human health in urban areas. Atmospheric air saturated with harmful substances penetrates into residential housing, hospitals, educational institutions and classrooms, and industrial premises. Indoor air is saturated with chemicals and substances, such as xylene, benzene, formaldehyde, ammonia, acetone and others, are released by building materials and furniture. Besides, there is also human and bio-depleted air. Free planting of trees and shrubs, flowers, grass, balcony attached trays, and plants in pots at the premises is no longer sufficient in urban areas.. Drastic architectural and urbanistic measures are required to help people in the city to restore the natural environment. We are children of nature and we have to move closer to it. To hide urban monotony, considerable efforts have to be made: plans – our friends – should take their places on building roofs and walls, balconies and terraces. This article analyses some of sustainable development issues particular to a Lithuanian city and associated with new technologies pertaining to urban landscape, urban spaces and architectural buildings, architecture, and environment. Some preliminary proposals for possible solutions to improve the basic architecture of buildings and townscapes to enrich the life of new high-quality brands are offered. Santrauka Pastaruoju laikotarpiu Lietuvos miestų kraštovaizdyje vis labiau daugėja urbanizacijos ženklų, darančių negatyvų poveikį aplinkos estetinėms vertybėms ir gyvenimo kokybei. Tankėja užstatymas, vis mažiau vietos lieka želdiniams, didėja kietų betoninių ar kt. paviršių plotas. Ant pastatų stogų įrengiami pavieniai saulės kolektoriai, antenos, mažosios vėjo jėgainės ir kt. Augalai išstumiami iš renovuojamų daugiabučių pastatų kiemų prioritetą suteikiant automobiliams. Nebelieka vietos vaikų žaidimų aikštelėms. Pastatų viduje oro kokybė ne geresnė kaip kieme ar gatvėje. Visa tai neabejotinai daro įtaką architektūrinei pastatų bei miestovaizdžių raiškai bei žmonių sveikatai. Ateityje, tankėjant užstatymui miesto centrinėse dalyse, ta įtaka dar labiau didės. Dulkėmis ir dujomis užterštas oras kelia didžiulę grėsmę žmonių sveikatai. Atmosferos oras, prisotintas kenksmingų medžiagų, skverbiasi į gyvenamuosius būstus, ligonių palatas, mokymo įstaigų klases ir auditorijas, gamybines patalpas. Jau nebepakanka laisvus plotus miestuose apsodinti medžiais ir krūmais, gėlėmis, apsėti žole. Būtinos kardinalios priemonės, padedančios žmogui mieste sugrąžinti natūralią gamtinę aplinką. Siekiant aukštos Lietuvos miestų kraštovaizdžių estetinės vertės, ekologinio stabilumo, būtini sisteminiai architektūriniai ir urbanistiniai tyrimai, taip pat pastatų ir kvartalų, pastatų aplinkos projektavimą reglamentuojančios, planavimo bei teisinės priemonės, kurios garantuotų aukštą kraštovaizdžio kokybę ne tik artimiausiais metais bet ir perspektyvoje. Šiame straipsnyje analizuojami kai kurie Lietuvos miestų darnaus vystymosi aspektai susieti su naujų kraštovaizdžio technologijų įtaka urbanizuotų miesto erdvių aplinkai, pateikiami preliminarūs siūlymai, kaip naujus aplinkos elementus kuo tinkamiau išnaudoti gerinant pastatų architektūrą, miesto vaizdą, gyvenimo kokybę.
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Sobolewski, Andrzej, and Roman Czajka. "Modernization of Urban Space with Greenery / Modernizacja Przestrzeni Miejskiej Zielenią." Civil And Environmental Engineering Reports 20, no. 1 (2016): 135–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ceer-2016-0011.
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Abstract Modernization of urban space with greenery is part of a process of revitalization and restoration of building, which today are an important part of the design and realizations activities in the world. Adaptation of urban space to modern needs, often associated with the change of the original function is necessary to improve the quality of this space: utility, technical and aesthetic. Urbanization of the world combined with the destruction of the environment. It is necessary to return to nature in the context of the urban environment. Greater use of green, eco ideas of architecture and sustainable development becomes the norm. The paper presents some aspects of selected projects and activities in the countryside as a method of upgrading urban space.
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Manouchehri, Mitra, Joaquín Santiago López, and Mercedes Valiente López. "Sustainable Design of Vertical Greenery Systems: A Comprehensive Framework." Sustainability 16, no. 8 (2024): 3249. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16083249.
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The greening of buildings’ facades is not a new practice; it has been used since ancient times for protection and aesthetic purposes. Nowadays, the approach used towards the greening of facades has changed considerably. Vertical greenery systems (VGS) have been proposed as one of the innovative solutions to promote sustainable building functions. Present-day facade greenery not only offers traditional architectural potential but also incorporates advanced materials and technologies to adapt to the requirements of modern urban life. In recent years, the number of buildings that use this technology has increased considerably, and accordingly, the technology involved and the methods of application have changed to be in line with the new necessities. Various types of VGS have been introduced to provide users with a wider range of options that are applicable in different climates and conditions. As a result, different methods of VGS implementation have been adopted; however, there is no established standardization for VGS designs or their variations. Choosing the proper type of VGS is a crucial step in the decision-making process for VGS design. In this research, we provide an overview of the most significant existing classifications of vertical greenery systems and propose a comprehensive classification based on an analysis of their features and classification criteria. Moreover, influential factors in VGS design are investigated. This article presents a comprehensive framework for the sustainable design of vertical greenery systems by outlining the primary parameters that are crucial to identifying and selecting the most suitable type of VGS. The framework also incorporates design aspects, thus stressing the necessity of considering changes to attributes that could affect the overall functionality of a VGS and, as a result, impact the decision-making process. The results of this study provide a valuable resource to systematically study greenery systems, and their parameters, and also to make informed decisions that are aligned with current the sustainability objectives of future research in terms of cost, energy consumption, and maintenance.
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Eaton, Marcia Muelder. "Instilling Aesthetic Values." Arts Education Policy Review 95, no. 2 (1993): 30–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10632913.1993.9936370.
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Nitavska, Natalija, Daiga Skujane, Madara Markova, and Aiga Spage. "Enhancing Ecological, Functional, Social and Aesthetic Quality of Street Green Space by Planning Green Pockets." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1203, no. 3 (2021): 032019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1203/3/032019.
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Abstract City residents do not always have an opportunity to visit larger parks or nature areas on a daily basis as the rhythm of their daily life does not allow them to spend enough time in a natural environment. More and more time is spent on the way to the place of work or home. As well as tourists on visiting the city use main streets as touristic routes. On the one hand, major central streets affect ecological balance of the city due to the heavy traffic and contamination from it, but on other hand, they are mostly visited public areas because of the public transport and various public buildings and touristic objects concentrated there. Thus, street green space plays an important role in the city landscape pattern and often requires much more diversity of plantings, humane and safer environment than other areas of the city. Street green space can be very limited especially in the centre of the city with dense building areas or places where historic pattern of buildings does not allow to expand green areas. But it is possible to find small green spaces or green pockets in several places along the street. Green pockets that developed as multifunctional, ecological and aesthetical green spaces can compensate insufficiency of street greenery. The socio-economically active, medium-size city of Rezekne in Latvia has been chosen as a pilot area for the assessment of potential to develop green pockets along main streets of the city. The central street of Rezekne is the main axis of the urban landscape which provides access to the city from other regions, although it is historic heritage area with active public life. Unfortunately, within the development of the city there were needs to increase the flow of the main street by reducing the green space. Therefore, it was not possible to develop classic street greenery of tree alleys. Due to the random spatial structure of buildings along the main street, there are open spaces of different size and shape between or in front of buildings. Those are appropriate for development of green spaces. The approach of green pockets was adapted for the main street of Rezekne as a tool for enhancing ecological, functional, social and aesthetic quality of street green space. As well as, this makes it possible to give the street landscape a diverse and multifunctional image and provide necessary functions and environment for residents and tourists. The aim of the article is to analyse problematic issues of the greenery of major central streets of Rezekne and present an approach of green pockets as a tool for their solving.
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Sulistyantara, B., and R. Sesara. "Evaluation of Aesthetic Function and Thermal Modification of Vertical Greenery at Bogor City, Indonesia." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 91 (October 2017): 012005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/91/1/012005.
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Tang, Huan, Chun Yin, Wei Wang, Taoze Sun, and Hongna Mu. "Investigation and analysis of road greening in Jingzhou city." Horticulture International Journal 6, no. 3 (2022): 162–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.15406/hij.2022.06.00260.
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Jingzhou city is well-knowing for its ancient historical, massive cultural, and river system ramified. To understand the actual status of road greenery in Old Town, three typical roads, Quyuan South Road, Wude Road, and Jiang Jin Road, were sifted and divided into nine plots (Quyuan South Road, Wude Road a, Wude Road b, Wude Road c, Wude Road d, Jiang Jin Xi Road). Indexes of species abundance, Shannon-Weiner, Simpson, and Pielou were employed to dissect the road belt community. Results showed that the community diversity was higher in plant structure complicated than only shrubs arrangement. The ideal road plots were Jiangjin West Road, sections a and b of Wude Road based on the evaluation results of the above indexes and actual effects of sunshade, seasonal changes, and ecological function. The shortcomings of the investigational road uncovered the existing problems. Too much attention has been paid to the ornamental effects to lower the importance of ecological function and the utilizing comfort of citizens. Therefore, the urban road greenery should combine the environmental function and aesthetic needs, and regular maintenance management should be timely and scientific.
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Sojková, Eva, and Petr Šiřina. "Greenery of Urban Conservation Zones – a Component for Preservation of Monuments Authenticity." Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 64, no. 1 (2016): 357–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.11118/actaun201664010357.
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The work deals with the criteria determination of qualitative rating of greenery as the basis for the protection and regeneration of greenery in areas with monumental values – urban conservation zones. Attention was turned to analysing the previous development of the whole territory as well as individual components (function, position in the settlement structure, ground plan shape, composition, architectural style of buildings, traffic arrangement, utilization). Selected urban conservation zones of Central Bohemian and Moravian-Silesian Region were used as model areas for verification. We present the results of a qualitative rating of their current green areas concerning the above- mentioned characteristics.
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Kulczyk, Sylwia, Piotr Matczak, Iwona Zwierzchowska, et al. "Ecosystem services-based planning and management of multifamily residential areas: bridging practitioners' approaches and residents' preferences." Economics and Environment 91, no. 4 (2025): 818. https://doi.org/10.34659/eis.2024.91.4.818.
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This paper addresses the realm of planning and managing greenery in multifamily residential areas. We uncover parallels between practitioners' approaches, residents' preferences, and the spatial attributes of residential areas that influence the supply of ecosystem services (ES). We focus on cultural ecosystem services (CES), the most directly experienced by urban inhabitants. Employing a multi-method approach encompassing a workshop for practitioners, a discrete choice experiment (DCE)-based survey of urban residents, and mapping of greenery attributes in Poznań (Poland). Our study underscores the importance of shaping conditions that facilitate bundled regulating and cultural ES. Practitioners recognise the role of greenery in the production of ES. This resonates with residents' preferences for predominantly green neighbourhoods, with the dominance of trees and some facilities for active recreation. Mismatches between opting for well-maintained greenery with some benches while neither the level of maintenance nor facilities for passive recreation are crucial for residents. Ultimately, we identify four types of multifamily residential areas reflecting varying degrees of resident preferences. These findings offer valuable information for the future development of multifamily residential areas, helping to design urban green spaces that respond to values and needs and, consequently, to increase the provision of cultural ecosystem services and support the regulating ones.
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Ivanova, Milena. "Aesthetic values in science." Philosophy Compass 12, no. 10 (2017): e12433. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/phc3.12433.
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Schummer, Joachim. "Aesthetic values in chemistry." Rendiconti Lincei 25, no. 3 (2014): 317–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12210-014-0306-0.
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Tolba, Ahmed, and Arpi Khatcherian. "Schaduf: adding a splash of greenery to grim cities." Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies 12, no. 3 (2022): 1–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eemcs-04-2022-0102.
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Learning outcomes The case covers several topics such as social entrepreneurship, social innovation, green startups, their marketing and growth. The learning outcomes are as follows: identify the characteristics of social entrepreneurs; learn about the concept of social innovation, its challenges and opportunities; apply the concepts environmental sustainability to possible growth strategies; and evaluate the different growth opportunities available to the company in the region. Case overview/synopsis The case tells the story of a recently established technology and agriculture startup, Schaduf, founded in Egypt. Their concept mixes tradition with technology to improve the quality of life for city dwellers. Research and development (R&D) plays a big role in this company’s success. Schaduf uses the concepts of soilless farming to grow rooftop crops for low-income households. The company also provides aesthetic solutions for businesses and homes to increase their green spaces. Driven by a desire to transform the monochrome city to a green paradise, two Egyptian entrepreneurs founded Schaduf, an urban micro-farming and eco-friendly venture. The founders of the startup, brothers Sherif and Tarek Hosny, are in the process of expanding their business. They are faced by the dilemma of staying true to their original business concept in developing markets or pursuing other lucrative ventures in more affluent economies. This case offers learners insight into the growth strategy of a social enterprise that relies heavily on R&D to stay ahead of the game. Learners should evaluate the different growth strategies available to the company. Complexity academic level The case can be used for senior undergraduate students and at the graduate level in MBA, management, innovation, entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship programs. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 3: Entrepreneurship.
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Lotfi, Werya, Neda Abbasi, Ali Cheshmehzangi, Loghman Khodakarami, and Hamideh Nouri. "Evaluating the Greenness of Sanandaj City Using Sentinel Imagery in Google Earth Engine." Sustainability 17, no. 8 (2025): 3471. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17083471.
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Urban greenery and cooling initiatives have become top priorities for municipalities worldwide as they contribute to improved environmental quality and urban resilience. This study leverages advancements in remote sensing (RS) and cloud-based processing to assess and monitor changes in public urban green spaces (PUGS) in Sanandaj, Iran. Using high-resolution Sentinel-2 imagery (10 m) processed in Google Earth Engine (GEE), we calculated and mapped the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) across 20 major PUGSs over a five-year period, from 2019 to 2023. A total of 507 Sentinel-2 images were analyzed, offering a comprehensive view of seasonal and annual greenness trends. Our findings reveal that May is the peak month for greenery, while February consistently shows the lowest NDVI values, indicating seasonal greenness variability. Specifically, the mean NDVI of PUGSs decreased significantly between 2019 and 2022, with values recorded at 0.735, 0.737, 0.622, 0.417, and 0.570 in the greenest month of each respective year, highlighting a noticeable decline in vegetation health and extent. This reduction can be attributed to water scarcity and suboptimal management practices, as evidenced by dried or underperforming green spaces in recent years. Our results underscore the potential of integrating NDVI-based assessments within urban development frameworks to more accurately define and sustain PUGSs in Sanandaj. This methodology provides a replicable approach for cities aiming to optimize urban greenery management through RS technology.
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Anderson, Anne. "“FEARFUL CONSEQUENCES . . . OF LIVING UP TO ONE'S TEAPOT”: MEN, WOMEN, AND “CULTCHAH” IN THE ENGLISH AESTHETIC MOVEMENT c. 1870–1900." Victorian Literature and Culture 37, no. 1 (2009): 219–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1060150309090147.
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The Aesthetic or “Patience” teapotis renowned as the ultimate parody of Aesthetic sensibilities. Composed of the head and torso of a male and female back-to-back dressed in the “greenery-yallery of the Grosvenor Gallery,” with puce hats and fashionable Pre-Raphaelite red hair, the teapot was designed by James Hadley (1838–1903) for the Royal Worcester manufactory following the success of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's operettaPatiencein 1881. Bearing on its base the inscription, “Fearful consequences through the laws of Natural Selection and Evolution of living up to one's teapot,” the vessel took a swipe at Darwin's theories of evolution, as well as Oscar Wilde's famous aphorism. This teapot is certainly not “fit for its purpose,” defying “form must follow function”; rather it is a whim of fashion, novel but transitory. Recognized as a “limited edition” and expensive, its function being primarily for show rather than use, it marks the appearance of the modern “collectable,” in effect a souvenir of Aestheticism and now seen to commemorate its apogee. Yet although loaded with aesthetic signifiers – sunflowers, lilies and gender-bending – no scholar has attempted to unwrap the teapot's meaning, in terms of the identification of china and tea with “life-style aestheticism” (Figure 15).
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Szumigała, Paweł, and Karolina Szumigała. "Urban Farming – The Ecological, Spatial and Social Factors of Urban Landscape Transformation." Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne 11, no. 2 (2018): 67–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/ers-2018-0016.
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AbstractSubject and purpose of work: The subject of the study is urban farming and examples of urban gardens built in selected cities in North America and Europe. The aim of the study was to determine the influence of urban farming on urban landscape. Materials and methods: A case study - analysis of the ecological, spatial and social aspects of selected examples. Results: The idea of urban farming is gaining popularity and every year there are more urban gardens in cities in North America and Europe. There are several dozen urban gardens in Poland. Their structure is diversified so as to meet the needs of local communities. The character and scale of urban farming is diversified. These gardens satisfy aesthetic, scenic, ecological, social and even economic needs of small communities. They enrich the urban landscape with new, seasonally changeable enclaves of utility and aesthetic greenery. Conclusions: Urban farming is an ecological, social and spatial factor and a favourable alternative to urban landscape transformations. The development of urban farming should be successively supported by local authorities.
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Mutisya, Brigitte Mutindi, and Dr Peter Muhoro. "Aesthetic Values in Kamba Children’s Play Songs." East African Scholars Journal of Education, Humanities and Literature 5, no. 2 (2022): 57–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.36349/easjehl.2022.v05i02.004.
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The involvement of children in the creation and performance of children’s songs creates the aesthetic beauty and the comprehension of themes. However, oral literature has been stereotyped as a rural concept and few scholars have given it serious literary attention to children’s creative expression. Therefore, this study examines the aesthetic value and performance in Kamba children’s play songs. The study employed Hymes (1991) ethnopoetic theory. The study employed ethnographic research design. Data was collected using participant observation. The findings of the study reveal that the songs are embedded on concrete textual traditions of Kamba society and they carry the aesthetic values of friendship and unity, aesthetic value of responsibility, aesthetic value of environmental issues, aesthetic value of Kinship System, aesthetic value of traditional food and the aesthetic value of hard work and condemn the vice of laziness. The study concludes that there are important aesthetic values in Kamba Children play Songs.
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Wang, Xiuli, Wolfgang Gard, Helena Borska, Bob Ursem, and J. W. G. van de Kuilen. "Vertical greenery systems: from plants to trees with self-growing interconnections." European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 78, no. 5 (2020): 1031–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00107-020-01583-0.
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Abstract The integration of buildings into vegetation has become a necessity in many metropolitan areas of the world today. It expands the potential of vertical and horizontal, exterior and interior, exposed and enclosed spaces in a building that can be used to accommodate plants. Green infrastructures have benefits both on urban and building scales. They can be categorized into green roofs and vertical greenery systems that can be divided further into green façade, green wall, green terraces, elevated forest and vertical forest. There are many design and planting considerations for architects, structural engineers and botanists when using living architectures to mimic natural systems, such as plant characteristics and environmental conditions. Plants used for vertical greenery are more likely to be hardwood species to adjust solar radiation during cooling and heating periods, as well as for aesthetic pleasure. Take Bosco Verticale, which is located in Milan, as an example to look into engineering methods when trees grow on balconies of high-rise buildings. It can be concluded that planting restraint safety systems and regular maintenance are necessary for the tree growth in the sky. However, the change in growing conditions causes various problems such as stability and irregular growth of trees. Instead of using steel cables and cages to prevent trees from falling off in the sky, the concept of self-growing connections is proposed to act as natural bracings and provide the stability for vertical forests. This paper is meant to generate awareness of the possibilities of the vertical integration of trees into buildings, show application considerations, and inspire future developments.
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Mwageni, Nicholaus, and Gabriel Kassenga. "Economic Value of Ecosystem Disservices of Green Spaces found in Residential Plots of Dar es Salaam City." Journal of Sustainable Development 14, no. 4 (2021): 78. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v14n4p78.
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Most studies have reported benefits of green spaces to households but few studies have been reported on negative effects (disservices) as well as their economic cost. Understanding ecosystem disservices from home greenery is important for health, safety and security of urban environment. The current paper reports on a study on economic value of green spaces including aesthetics, health, safety and security, physical, social and economic disservices. The study employed focus group discussion and in-depth interviews using structured questionnaire. Results indicate that, 65% of the respondents face the aforementioned disservices. Disservices which are aesthetic in nature were found to be faced by majority followed by health and physical disservices. The study has shown that households spend an average of TZS 60,691 (USD 26) per year on prevention and control of aesthetic and health disservices. In totality, valuation of ecosystem disservices from home greeneries has revealed that a household can incur an average total cost of TZS 116,817 (USD 50) per year. At City level, the total disservice cost is estimated to be TZS 106 billion (USD 45,415,595) per year. Disservices affect 5% of the annual household income on preventing and controlling their impacts. The study recommends that departments responsible for handling environmental management issues should recognize the value of green space and integrate aesthetic factors into their planning and budgeting.