Moss facades & biodiversity: Bring more life to your walls.
Green façades are not only aesthetically pleasing — they also boost biodiversity in cities. How exactly does moss contribute to this? And what sets Greenovation apart from other moss façades?
Moss is a pioneer organism: It grows without roots, absorbs moisture directly from the air and thrives on surfaces where nothing else grows. When grown on a building façade, it cools the surrounding area, filters pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, and provides food and shelter for insects. Greenovation brings this aesthetic to the façade — unlike other moss façades, it requires absolutely no watering or maintenance.
Four articles on biodiversity
Less heat in the city
Through transpiration — the release of moisture — moss cools the surrounding air and lowers temperatures in urban areas. It is precisely in places where heat islands and air pollution are a serious problem that green facades act as a natural buffer.
Habitat for insects
Moss-covered façades provide food and shelter for a wide variety of insects — including bees, butterflies and beetles. In densely built-up neighbourhoods, this creates habitats where there were previously bare walls.
Natural air filter
Moss can filter a wide range of pollutants from the air, including nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. In cities with poor air quality, this helps to improve air quality and, consequently, public health.
Moisture retention without roots
Moss is a pioneer organism: it does not need roots and absorbs moisture directly from the air. This is precisely what makes it the ideal plant for a façade — acting as a natural moisture reservoir, without the need for substrate or soil.
Green for the city — No watering, no maintenance.
Unlike other moss facades, Greenovation requires no watering or maintenance — making it the ideal choice for urban areas where space and time are limited. The system stores up to 8 litres of rainwater per square metre, cools the surrounding area by releasing water, and washes away accumulated air pollution.
How much life can it sustain? Your façade?
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