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Dr. Maren Stollberg is a Research Associate for Building Greening in Teaching and Research at Geisenheim University, where she works within the Institute for Urban Horticulture and Plant Use and the Professorship for Ornamental Plant Research and Urban Horticulture. Her academic background includes a Master's degree in Crop Science (focus on Production Ecology) from the University of Bonn (2013-2015) and a Bachelor of Environmental Geosciences from the University of Trier (2009-2013).
Dr. Stollberg's research focuses on vertical greening systems, particularly living walls and facade greening technologies. Her work spans plant selection for different building exposures, biodiversity enhancement in vertical systems, and the microclimatic effects of green walls. She has conducted extensive field research over multiple years, examining how plants adapt to vertical environments and how these systems can be optimized for urban settings.
Her research has revealed significant insights about plant performance in vertical systems, showing that different plant species and configurations respond uniquely to various building exposures (north, south, east, west). She has documented seasonal variations in plant growth and visual attractiveness, identifying species that maintain aesthetic appeal throughout the year. Her work on meadow-living walls demonstrates how seed mixtures can create biodiverse vertical ecosystems with relatively low maintenance requirements.
- 2024: Research on vertical biodiversity promotion and plant design for living walls
- 2023: Interdisciplinary studies on living walls' effects on surface temperature and human perception
- 2022: Field trials on meadow-living walls and plant suitability for textile-based systems
- 2016-2019: Development of green facade tiles system for cost-effective building greening
Dr. Stollberg's scientific contributions have been published in journals spanning ecological engineering, horticulture, urban studies, and sustainability. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, providing valuable guidance for architects, urban planners, and landscape designers seeking to implement effective vertical greening solutions.
