{"id":35814,"date":"2017-11-10T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T10:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog-test\/?p=35814"},"modified":"2021-10-26T08:31:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T12:31:52","slug":"eantka-green-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/product-guides\/product-guide\/eantka-green-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"An Architect’s Guide To: Green Walls"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sometimes is feels like green walls<\/a> are one of those modern design fads, but despite their growing visibility and exponential popularity, green walls actually date way, way back. The idea to create a living green wall was first patented by Stanley Hart White in 1938 and was later popularized by French botanist Patrick Blanc. As a result of his work at the Mus\u00e9e du Quai Branly in Paris, <\/span>Blanc is often designated the godfather of green walls<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mus\u00e9e du Quai Branly in Paris; image via Greenroofs<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

Today, a green wall is understood as a vertical wall that is partially or completely covered in vegetation. A carefully planned and executed growing medium is the backbone of any green wall. In order to help architects enliven their future projects with green walls, we spoke with Zachary Smith, Senior Marketing Manager at specialist green wall manufacturer sagegreenlife<\/b><\/a>. According to Smith, \u201cLiving walls are visually stunning, yes, but there is much more than meets the eye. One of our goals as a company is to promote the positive effects that plants have on individuals\u2019 mental and physical wellness, a key benefit in and of itself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to note that green walls are also widely referred to as living walls<\/a>, vertical gardens and eco walls. This guide will help you with your research as you explore the possibility of a green wall for your next project.<\/p>\n

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Caixa Forum<\/a> by Herzog & de Meuron<\/a>, green wall by Patrick Blanc; image via B-STYLE<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

Green Wall Systems<\/h2>\n

Today, green walls can be categorized into three types of common systems: panel\/modular systems, tray systems and freestanding walls. A sound understanding of all three types will help you identity which one is best-suited for the scope of your project.<\/p>\n

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Diagram of sagegreenlife’s custom living wall system; Image courtesy of sagegreenlife<\/i><\/p>\n

Panel\/modular systems: <\/b>Plants are pre-grown into panels that can be used inside or outside, and in any type of climate. A phenomenal example of a panel green wall system is sagegreenlife<\/a>\u2019s Custom Built-In Living Walls. As Smith explained, \u201cSetup is minimally disruptive and our living walls are installed fully grown for an immediate visual impact.\u201d These plants are cultivated 6-8 weeks prior to the installation date.<\/p>\n

Sagegreenlife’s Custom Built-In Living Walls consist of four main components:<\/p>\n