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Monday, October 18, 2010

Living Walls 101

Now, before we go any further, I’d just like to make one thing clear. This has nothing to do with the parlor walls from Fahrenheit 451, so you can take some deep breaths, and put your apocalypse pants back in the closet. So, what are living walls? Well, thank you for asking, dear readers. A living wall is a vertical garden that can be hung in or outside a building, in which the vegetation can grow, if given plenty of water, without soil. We can all concede that these would be a beautiful addition to a city scape, but you may be asking why these would be otherwise beneficial. Well, don't panic, because I'm here to tell you!
-Improved Air Quality: on both indoor and outdoor living walls, the plants will improve your air quality through biofiltration
-Space: in a packed urban environment, this is the perfect way to maximize space usage, and let all the apartment owners out there grow that garden they always wanted
-Insulation: outdoor living walls with both insulate and shade your house, and indoor living walls will provide insulation. This can dramatically cut your heating bill, and work to muffle the noise from the street
-Wildlife: the plants in your living wall may be visited by friendly woodland creatures, such as birds or butterflies
-Food! I know you all love food, and what better way to grow your own delicious fresh fruits and vegetables than this? well, this blogger doesn't know of one
-Beauty: Of course, these look amazing!
Well, now that you're convinced that these are the future of green architecture, there's only one thing you still need to know... How to make your own
And now, truly thou art the ecological architects of the 'morrow. Adieu lovely readers, faithful friends, and 'til next time... STAY GREEN!
River, away!

2 comments:

  1. Really neat idea guys. Isn't there a hanging wall in whole foods.

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  2. I LOVE these plant wall things! We should all have them

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