We have all heard about green roofs and know about their environmental advantages, but there is a new concept that is taking root, especially in urban environments: green walls or living walls. Better than the old ivy-covered buildings, which can be adversely affected by the vines, these walls are designed to feature a variety of different plants in a vertical environment by plant container, and provide all of their needs for moisture and support right on the wall.

These walls can be either exterior or interior, and they provide advantages in both situations. On the outside they will shade the wall from the intensity of the sun, and thus moderate the temperature considerably, as well as provide lovely textural contrast and beauty. Plant surfaces, as a result of transpiration, do not rise more than 4-5°C above the ambient and are sometime even cooler. On the inside they will filter and oxygenate the air, providing a healthier indoor environment, while also creating the calming effect that natural plants trends to have on most people.

Vertical gardens can be grown on just about any type of wall, with or without the use of soil. Many green walls kits come with modular forms that are assembles and applied to a frame that then is affixed to the wall. The most common frame for sale today is plant container that is self-supporting and filled with soil medium and planted. Once the plant container are in place green walls require little maintenance. They are designed so that their upkeep is about the same as a landscaped garden.

In felt system plants are fitted into felt pockets of growing medium and then attached to a waterproofed backing which is then connected to the building behind. Some green wall systems are designed to collect rain water.

Founded in 2008, Leiyuan Greening solution is a leading provider of vertical green walls. The business was founded based on the explosive growth of green technology, including Green Wall and Roof Systems in Asia. Leiyuan currently offers green roof and green wall systems. Each system is unique in terms of design flexibility, installation location versatility, plan selection variety, desired size, cost and system components. For more information, please visit the website https://www.greening-solution.com.