The Green Wall Efficiency in VOC Mitigation and Indoor Environments’ Improvement: A Sustainable Design Strategy in Oman

Anfal Al Harrasi¹, Juhaina AlJabri¹, Arij Elkhayat¹, and Alaa Elkhayat²

2. English Language, Basic Science and Humanities Department, Scientific College of Design, Muscat 114, Oman

Abstract: This research is a call for a solution that balances human well-being with environmental sustainability. At our college, we as a team observed how students and staff feel against paintings and artworks, inspiring us to propose the Green Wall as an effective solution. The primary methods to explore the effects of vertical gardens within architectural and interior design studies. By having field studies for observations and assessment of installing vertical gardens. To verify the problem, we conducted on-site measurements using some Ranger devices in a selected site with a number of field test results. And observed results confirmed the presence of high concentrations of particulate matter and VOCs in the environment, confirming the problem identified and calling for further study and mitigation which is the main part of our research work. Vertical garden offers environmental and educational value to Oman to be used in Oman’s public buildings as living design elements that reflect Oman Vision 2040, particularly in supporting the goal of improving the Environmental Performance Index. By enhancing air quality and introducing greenery in educational facilities. The team proposed the use of a vertical garden as one of the measures to reduce indoor contaminants to get healthy indoor environments.