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Education

Introduction to Green Walls: Technology, Benefits, and Design 2008 – PDF (9.6MB - 36 pages)
This document is an introduction to existing technologies for green walls, green facades, and living walls.
Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design CEU Version – PDF (8.1MB - 16 pages)

Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design White Paper – PDF (9.2MB - 24 pages)
This document expands the discussions included in the CEU Version, sections 4-7

Sustainable Sites Initiative Credits Review
LEED NC Credits Review

Research

Vegetated Walls: Thermal and Growth Properties of Structured Green Facades - PDF (7.6mb - 128 pages)

Reviews

Plant-Covered walls improve indoor and outdoor thermal conditions and are an asset to buildings in dry, alpine and continental Mediterranean climate zones during the cooling period

Vegetated Facades and Thermal Performance: Impact of various green facade and living wall systems on performance of buildings and their immediate environment based on surface and ambient temperatures

Vegetated Facades and Air Quality: plant covered walls help filter polluted air and promote healthy exteriors and interiors

Case Studies

Transportation
Commerical Office
Government
Health Care
Retail

Education

May 2012
   Life Cycle Assessment Press Release (LCA)

March 2012
   New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2012
   Case Study: Premier Auto Group
   greenscreen® Resources

March 2011
   Plants
   Product Certification