Opportunities and Benefits of Green Balconies and Terraces in Urban Conditions

Mladenović, Emina; Lakicevic, Milena; Pavlović, Lazar; Hiel, Ksenija; Padejčev, Jelena

doi:10.1515/contagri-2017-0017

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“…This confirms the vision of Mladenović et al. (2017) for the balconies, particularly in dense urban areas, as part of the “lungs of the city” (Mladenović et al. , 2017, p. 39).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

“…In addition, one of the participants, A. M. referred to her newly found and appropriated balcony as “the lung of my apartment”, where she escapes from the rising tensions and stress indoors. This confirms the vision of Mladenović et al. (2017) for the balconies, particularly in dense urban areas, as part of the “lungs of the city” (Mladenović et al.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 82%

“…, 2010). Green balconies are considered part of the “lungs of the city”, which assist in decelerating climate changes (Mladenović et al. , 2017).…”

Section: The Balcony: Value and Significancementioning

confidence: 99%

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Balconies during COVID-19 lockdown: exploring the change in patterns of use in Cairo

Khalil

Eissa

2022

OHI

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PurposeThis paper questions the change in patterns of use of the balcony during lockdown. It investigates whether residents, specifically of apartment buildings in Cairo, used their balconies more frequently or for different activities during the lockdown.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted through a mixed methods approach. More specifically, a sequential explanatory design was adopted where quantitative data were collected at first followed by qualitative data collection. The study proceeded in two stages. First, an online questionnaire with 160 respondents was conducted to depict the change in the frequency and use patterns of balconies pre/post lockdown in Cairo. The respondents were approached through snowball sampling. Second, in-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 participants, approached through convenience sampling, were done. The interviews aimed to provide interpretation and rationale for the responses, patterns and correlations identified from the questionnaire results.FindingsThe findings of this study confirm that there is a change in the pattern of use of balconies in terms of frequency and the types of hosted activities. The analysis revealed three key ideas that characterize those changes: the balcony as a found space, as a loose space and as a space of self-expression at home. It also expands on spatial qualities of balconies that promoted their use. The study emphasizes the significance of such outdoor private spaces in apartment buildings and puts forward balconies as an essential element of future dwellings design for the multiple benefits they behold.Originality/valueThe originality of the study stems from tackling such a timely and unprecedented situation, where still few studies investigating the relationship between pandemic and the architecture of homes have been conducted. Furthermore, this study focuses particularly on exploring the use of balconies in Cairo, one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East, during lockdown. Its findings might ultimately help formulate, define and characterize new trends in the architecture of homes that would embrace human needs in times of prosperity and rising tensions alike.

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“…This confirms the vision of Mladenović et al. (2017) for the balconies, particularly in dense urban areas, as part of the “lungs of the city” (Mladenović et al. , 2017, p. 39).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 82%

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Balconies during COVID-19 lockdown: exploring the change in patterns of use in Cairo

Khalil

Eissa

2022

OHI

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“…The two building types did not statistically differ with respect to the number of flower-decorated balconies with a southern, eastern and western exposure. According to surveys carried out in Serbia (Mladenović et al 2017), half of the respondents buy plants for the balcony based on their appearance and do not pay attention to their growing requirements and conditions.…”

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“…Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale are among the most preferred flower species used for summer arrangements in different parts of cities. They were found to be planted in the most abundant numbers on the balconies of a Serbian town (Mladenović et al 2017) and in gardens cafés in Cracow, Poland (Pawłowska, Szewczyk-Taranek 2010). The widespread popularity of geraniums is probably attributable to their easy cultivation and availability in a wide range of cultivars.…”

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The use of plants on balconies in the city

Krzymińska¹,

Bocianowski²,

Mądrachowska³

2020

Hortic. Sci.

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As a popular and excellent place for plants, balconies enable people easy access to and close contact with nature, thus forming an integral part of the urban green infrastructure. The aim of the study was to assess the use of plants on balconies of detached houses and blocks of flats in the small Polish town of Sieraków. Plants were grown on about 33% of the balconies of detached houses and on 51% of the balconies of blocks of flats. Most of the balconies were decorated with one plant species only and the plants were most frequently placed on the railing. The most popular plant species were Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L’Hér., Pelargonium zonale (L.) L’Hér. and Petunia × atkinsiana D. Don. There were no large differences between both the building types as regards to the balcony decoration.

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Adaptation opportunities for balconies to achieve continuity of their environmental functions

Shamseldin

2023

Alexandria Engineering Journal

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Opportunities and Benefits of Green Balconies and Terraces in Urban Conditions

Abstract: Summary: This study tested the hypothesis that a third dimension of urban gardening, in the form of green terraces

Cited by 11 publications

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Balconies during COVID-19 lockdown: exploring the change in patterns of use in Cairo

Balconies during COVID-19 lockdown: exploring the change in patterns of use in Cairo

The use of plants on balconies in the city

Adaptation opportunities for balconies to achieve continuity of their environmental functions

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