Landscaping is an easy and inexpensive way to
improve the energy efficiency of the building
and provide screening for privacy.
Selected types of plants can be strategically
positioned to protect the building from the harsh
extremes of summer sun and chilling winter winds,
improve comfort both inside and outside the home,
and reduce the need for supplementary healing and
cooling.
Shade from trees to roofs and/or windows
can reduce indoor temperatures by 6-12 ‘C
in summer.
Conversely,ensuring winter sun penetration
through windows can save substantial
amount of heating energy.
External temperatures can be reduced up to
6’C by using ground cover or lawn instead
paving.
These temperature differentials improve both
comfort and energy efficiency of the home so
that heating and cooling requirements are
reduced.
The principles are shown in the presentation
attached.