TY - JFULL AU - Abdul M. A. Rahman and Foong S. Yeok and Atikah F. Amir PY - 2011/5/ TI - The Building Thermal Performance and Carbon Sequestration Evaluation for Psophocarpus tetrogonobulus on Biofaçade Wall in the Tropical Environment T2 - International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering SP - 205 EP - 214 VL - 5 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/6498 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 52, 2011 N2 - 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. ER -