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Real Estate May 4, 2022 Impact 3 minute read

The benefits a forest brings to its surroundings

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The Forest and Its Influence on Quality of Life in an Urban Environment

The positive effect of forests on immediately neighboring cities

A forest is a vast area of trees and vegetation growing in a particular region. It has always been known that forests bring major benefits to cities in their immediate vicinity. They can offer a multitude of advantages to cities, such as: absorbing carbon dioxide pollution, providing clean air, and acting as a natural barrier against high temperatures during the summer. 

Similarly, forests offer numerous recreational opportunities for urban dwellers, with the natural environment being a conducive place for hiking, cycling, fishing, hunting, and camping. Most importantly, all these activities take place in a pleasant setting, bathed in intoxicatingly clean air. 

In such an environment, it is also placed Greenfield Băneasa residential complex in Sector 1, Bucharest, a neighborhood embraced by 900 hectares of ancient forest.

How do forests improve the air quality of a nearby city

Air pollution is a global problem that affects us all. According to the European Environment Agency, The air we breathe can be polluted in different ways, but the main causes of pollution in a city remain refineries and heavy vehicle traffic.

The best natural remedy for the problem of pollution is the forest. Through the simple process of photosynthesis by trees, which absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, it brings noticeable improvements to the quality of the air we breathe.

In addition, thanks to the shaded areas maintained by the trees, the forest provides a cool environment during the summer, maintaining a suitable temperature for houses and apartments located on its edge.

Forests help you save money

Trees help you save energy both in summer, with the shaded shelter they create, and in winter, when they act as a natural windbreak. Therefore, all these natural advantages that the forest offers help you save on the resources for heating and cooling your home.

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Not only forests, but also strategically placed shade trees can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 30% during the summer.

Therefore, the strategic location of the Greenfield Băneasa residential complex, next to the forest, offers an optimal energy balance for New apartments in Bucharest, reducing heating and cooling costs. 

Whether you want a studio apartment in Bucharest or a apartment with 2 or 3 rooms, the Greenfield Băneasa residential complex has the solution for you. Come spend your time in the greenest community in Bucharest, with people who have understood the importance of a secluded, airy, quiet, and clean environment.

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