@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/6498,
	  title     = {The Building Thermal Performance and Carbon
Sequestration Evaluation for Psophocarpus
tetrogonobulus on Biofaçade Wall in the
Tropical Environment},
	  author    = {Abdul M. A. Rahman  and  Foong S. Yeok and  Atikah F. Amir},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Plants are commonly known for its positive
correlation in reducing temperature. Since it can benefit buildings by
modifying the microclimate, it-s also believed capable of reducing
the internal temperature. Various experiments have been done in
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang to investigate the comparison in
thermal benefits between two rooms, one being a typical control
room (exposed wall) and the other a biofacade room (plant shaded
wall). The investigations were conducted during non-rainy season for
approximately a month. Climbing plant Psophocarpus
tetrogonobulus from legume species was selected as insulation for
the biofacade wall. Conclusions were made on whether the biofacade
can be used to tackle the energy efficiency, based on the parameters
taken into consideration.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering},
	  volume    = {5},
	  number    = {4},
	  year      = {2011},
	  pages     = {206 - 214},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/6498},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/52},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 52, 2011},
	}