Architectural and Urban Methods of Preventing Smog in an Urban Agglomeration

Abstract

: Cities are indicated as areas contributing to the smog problem. Nevertheless, they can also be viewed as a source of solutions. In modern urban agglomerations, we can observe innovative solutions such as buses filtering the air and plant installations cleaning the air around buildings. Since more than half of the human population lives in cities, the air quality in these places is a crucial aspect of a functioning of society. This study characterized the phenomenon of smog and discussed its types as well as potential architectural and urban solutions to counteract this phenomenon in urban agglomerations.