Pollution levels in metropolitan cities are getting worse day by day. This paper discusses the carbon sequestration of landscaped areas and considering a case of Cochin, India. Plants absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. The carbon sequestration of plants will be higher than other bio-building materials. Most of the cities are heavily populated and densely packed with buildings. Identifying substantial green spaces in these areas is a big challenge. The two potential green spaces for landscape in the cities are roof gardens and vertical greenery systems. The area of vertical surfaces are more than roof top areas. Vertical greenery systems helps to reduce temperature inside the building in addition to carbon sequestration. The research work investigates the potential of the greening on the carbon sequestration levels of the area as a pilot study done using different types of plants. An experimental study is to be conducted in Cochin City to understand the variation in the air quality. The expected outcome will be identifying potential plant which needs little maintenance and absorbs high quantity of carbon dioxide and dust particle from air. The study is going to conduct for a period of one month in Cochin City and readings will be taken.
Research Scholar in NITC Kerala India in Landscape architecture. Have done Masters from Leeds Bucket University, UK . Interested area for research are integrating landscape into building material to get optimum carbon sequestration.
Kasthurba A K
John Odhiambo Onyango
Dr. Anjana Bhagyanathan