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Green wall at the Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.. A green wall is a vertical built structure intentionally covered by vegetation. [1] Green walls include a vertically applied growth medium such as soil, substitute substrate, or hydroculture felt; as well as an integrated hydration and fertigation delivery system.
Reinforced walls utilize horizontal layers typically of geogrids. The reinforced soil mass, along with the facing, forms the wall. In many types of MSE’s, each vertical fascia row is inset, thereby providing individual cells that can be infilled with topsoil and planted with vegetation to create a green wall.
GigaCrete PlasterMax, an LEED-qualified [5] interior wall coating, is listed as a green building material and interior finish by Architectural Record. [6] [7]GigaCrete PlasterMax is a fire-resistance rated interior wall coating for insulating concrete forms (ICF), thereby providing a fire-rated green alternative to gypsum drywall over ICF.
Plants: Bringing vegetation to the exterior and interior spaces of the building provides a direct relationship to nature. This should be abundant (i.e., make use of green walls or many potted plants) and some vegetation should flower; plants can increase physical health, performance, and productivity and reduce stress for building occupants. [8]
The Folkewall is a construction with the dual functions of growing plants and purifying greywater. [1] It was designed by Folke Günther in Sweden. [2]Inspired by the "Sanitas wall" at Dr Gösta Nilsson's Sanitas farm project in Botswana, this technique makes an efficient use of space by fulfilling two essential functions: vertical plant growing and purification of greywater.
Related: 25 Dreamy Nursery Ideas for Every Design Style. Deep Green Nursery Accent Wall. Courtesy of Benjamin Moore "A versatile yet relaxed green like Pinelands makes for a great nursery color," says