Microclimate enhancement

The Zografou Campus is a living example of extensively green plot that contributes to tackling climate change and reducing the phenomenon of urban heat island. The National Technical University of Athens has selected specific types of trees with good adaptability to dry and hot conditions, which are characteristic of the Mediterranean climate and have low water needs. Some of these species include Carob (Ceratonia siliqua), Drys Aria (Quercus ilex), Olive (Olea europaea), Koutsoupia (Cercis siliquastrum), Almond (Prunus amygdalus) and Pistacia atlantica.

In addition, the areas with low vegetation in the Campus consist of shrubs and herbaceous plants of the Mediterranean, such as Pistacia lentiscus, Oak (Quercus coccifera), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Ladania (Cistus creticus, C. salvifolius), Asphodelus ramosus, Globularia alypum, Ballota acetabulosa, Rabbit grass (Prasium majus) and Bulb, Muscari commutatum.