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'''Green walls''' are walls that are covered in plants. In addition to increasing biomass, green walls improve asthetics in dwellings and public areas. Plants in a green wall can be grown by [[aeroponics]], [[hydroponics]], or traditional methods. Green walls also have potential for use as a water filtration method.[[Image:Green_Wall_1.jpg|thumb|right|px|A Green Wall]] | '''Green walls''' are walls that are covered in plants. In addition to increasing biomass, green walls improve asthetics in dwellings and public areas. Plants in a green wall can be grown by [[aeroponics]], [[hydroponics]], or traditional methods. Green walls also have potential for use as a water filtration method.[[Image:Green_Wall_1.jpg|thumb|right|px|A Green Wall]] | ||
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| + | ===Benefits=== | ||
| + | The plants of the green wall can improve the air quality through the absorbtion of [[carbon dioxide]] and emission of [[oxygen]]. Transpiration releases water vapor, humidifying the air. Air filtration can be augmented by active [[biofiltration]] by forcing air through the [[soil]]<ref>http://www.watgreen.uwaterloo.ca/projects/library/f02livingwall.pdf</ref>. | ||
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| + | The soil environment can be used as a low tech [[water filtration|water filter]] for [[grey water]]. | ||
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| + | Green walls improve morale by improving [[asthetics]]. Sections of a wall may be assigned to individual colonists care, providing a source of diversion and personalization. | ||
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| + | Plants grown in a green wall can augment the food from [[greenhouse|greenhouses]]. | ||
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| + | ===External Links=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6459410.html 6 Things You Need to Know About Green Walls] | ||
| + | *Living Wall - A Feasibility Study for the SLC http://www.watgreen.uwaterloo.ca/projects/library/f02livingwall.pdf | ||
| + | *[http://www.buildinggreentv.com/keywords/green-wall Los Angeles Crop Walls] | ||
| + | *[http://www.agreenroof.com/systems/gws/greenwalls.php Green Living Technologies] | ||
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| + | ===References=== | ||
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Revision as of 14:04, 18 October 2008
Green walls are walls that are covered in plants. In addition to increasing biomass, green walls improve asthetics in dwellings and public areas. Plants in a green wall can be grown by aeroponics, hydroponics, or traditional methods. Green walls also have potential for use as a water filtration method.
Benefits
The plants of the green wall can improve the air quality through the absorbtion of carbon dioxide and emission of oxygen. Transpiration releases water vapor, humidifying the air. Air filtration can be augmented by active biofiltration by forcing air through the soil[1].
The soil environment can be used as a low tech water filter for grey water.
Green walls improve morale by improving asthetics. Sections of a wall may be assigned to individual colonists care, providing a source of diversion and personalization.
Plants grown in a green wall can augment the food from greenhouses.
External Links
- 6 Things You Need to Know About Green Walls
- Living Wall - A Feasibility Study for the SLC http://www.watgreen.uwaterloo.ca/projects/library/f02livingwall.pdf
- Los Angeles Crop Walls
- Green Living Technologies
