Classification of Vertical Garden Applications and Preserved Moss Types

Abstract

In today's world, with the development of technology, the rapid consumption of resources has also increased. For the sake of our future, the concepts of recycling, reusability, and sustainability have started to gain importance. Vertical garden systems not only increase green spaces in cities and ensure more efficient use of natural resources but also help reduce environmental impacts. Although the implementation and maintenance of these systems can be costly, their economic and environmental benefits in the long term are undeniable. Historically speaking, although vertical garden systems have found their place in our lives in various forms since ancient times, their popularity has increased recently. However, when we examine the studies from an academic perspective, the complete definition and classification of these systems are interpreted differently by various researchers. Therefore, a clear consensus on this issue has not yet been achieved. In addition, most of these systems classified academically have not been introduced to the literature as moss walls applied indoors. By addressing this gap in our study, we focus on the classification of these systems in research on moss walls. The aim of this study is to contribute to the academic literature by providing a comprehensive classification through an in-depth examination of different perspectives on this topic.