Urban Green Walls:
The Opportunity to Improve the Urban Environment
Without Maintenance

Improvement of the urban climate

Greening facades helps regulate the temperature in the city. The plants absorb the solar radiation and thereby reduce the heat load. They also evaporate moisture, which helps to increase humidity and improve air quality. In addition, façade greening can help reduce wind speed and thus mitigate the wind chill effect in winter.

Air quality improvement

Greening facades can help improve air quality in the city. Plants absorb pollutants such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and fine dust from the air and release oxygen. This improves air quality and reduces the risk of respiratory diseases.

Improvement of the aesthetics

Greening facades can help improve the aesthetics of the city. A green facade is a natural eye-catcher and can help break up the monotony of the urban landscape. In addition, greening the facade can help improve the appearance of a building and extend its life.

Noise Reduction

Greening facades can help reduce noise in the city. Plants absorb sound waves and thus reduce the noise level in the environment.

Climatic conditions

Not all plants are suitable for greening the facade. Choosing the right plants depends on the climatic conditions, in particular, sunlight, temperature and precipitation. Some plant species can also cause allergic reactions, which should be taken into account when choosing plants.

Technical aspects

Fixing plants to the facade requires special techniques and materials to ensure that the plants are securely and stably attached. It is also important to make sure that planting does not cause damage to the facade, especially in historic buildings.

Maintenance

The maintenance of a green facade is essential to ensure its health and stability. This includes regular watering, appropriate fertilization, proper pruning and thorough cleaning to keep the plants in optimal condition and avoid potential damage. It is important to emphasize that these maintenance measures represent the most costly aspect of green facades. Therefore, they should be taken into account in the financial planning for the coming years. The ongoing costs of maintenance can be significant, but they are crucial for the longevity and visual appearance of the greened facade. A forward-looking calculation of these expenses is therefore essential to avoid unexpected costs and to secure the value of the investment in a green facade in the long term.

No Maintenance Required

Compared to other plant species, preserved moss requires no care and maintenance. The moss does not need watering or fertilization, nor does it need to be pruned.

High resistance

Preserved moss is extremely resistant to temperature fluctuations and precipitation, making it ideal for poorly ventilated or shady areas. It has proven itself in ski resorts with extreme weather conditions, where it successfully braves snow and sub-zero temperatures. These projects highlight the robustness and adaptability of moss, making it suitable for demanding environments.

Low space requirement

Prepared moss requires little space and can be applied even on small facade surfaces. Compared to other types of planting, it does not require deep planters or root systems.

Air-Purifying Effect & Sound Absorption

Preserved moss contributes to improving air quality by absorbing pollutants and then washing them away with rain. It helps to reduce noise levels because it acts as optimal sound insulation.