Green walls or vertical gardens are increasingly becoming popular in cities and buildings. This feature is adapted to specific settings and provides a practical solution to challenges associated with the lack of space. It creates a more natural environment within the urban habitat helping to mitigate the effects of climate change, control the temperature and reduce environmental pollution.
In a way, plants represent a link with nature, their presence stimulates the awareness of a less artificial reality. Some studies show that interaction with plants in workplaces can change the attitude, behavior and psychological responses of people, stress levels are reduced only by passive observation of a green place.
Green Eco Walls is the term used to refer to all forms of vegetated wall surfaces. The green walls and the vertical gardens do not provide spectacular beauty but also useful to create pleasant environments. They can absorb CO2 heated air, reduce the interior temperature of the building, providing a healthier life, better indoor air quality, as well as become a beautiful space.
Rainwater is maintained or decelerated, providing food and shelter to wildlife Some plants are able to grow on the walls feeding on the same wall, they are small herbaceous species such as broadleaf ivy, Cymbalaria muralis, Anthirrinum majus, jaramagos and plants, such as sedums, kalanchoes, mosses, lichens and grasses.
However, other species are naturally adapted to climb and over obstacles such as rock walls, trees and shrubs. In order for these to be successfully developed on the walls and buildings, some support structures are necessary, which are generally essential.
They have always been the so-called green walls or vertical gardens. In short, the plant walls not only help to have a more natural work environment, but also contribute to improving the quality of life of people.
A green wall develops on an outer wall, mostly with climbing plants. A vertical garden, on the other hand, does not have direct contact with the surface on which it is applied, since they are implemented on a free structure, built for that purpose, on the wall.
They can be developed in new or existing walls, facades, exterior or interior walls, patios or galleries; when the development niche is created, it can be located in any space.
Maintenance is usually very simple, irrigation and fertilization are automated and you only have to prune leaves or dried flowers.
Green Eco Walls can be made or split from the ground directly or integrated into the building with balconies and planters. They allow a better thermal regulation of the building. In summer, sunlight is reduced by vegetation. The evo-transpiration of the plants contributes to the cooling of the air.
