Green Facades are being installed on commercial buildings across Australia in growing numbers. The rapid adoption of Green Facades in Australian urban spaces is being driven by the desire of commercial organisations to reap the environmental, aesthetic and health benefits they offer. As cities become more crowded, sustainable solutions to local pollution become more valuable to the commercial occupants and because Green Facades are not just sustainable but attractive and functional too, they are widely perceived to be the best solution currently available. To design and install your Green Facades, your best option is, of course, Vertical Gardens Australia.
What are Green Facades?
Green Facades are a type of Vertical Garden, commonly installed on commercial building exteriors in urban environments. A green building facade may utilise a variety of plant species to ensure comprehensive coverage but climbing species will normally feature strongly in the mix, owing to their unique suitability for such purposes.
A Green Facade is normally constructed using one of several popular systems, which we discuss a little further down the page in the section. Whichever system is used, the environmental, health and aesthetic benefits of a vertical Green Facade remain broadly the same.
See our Outdoor Vertical Gardens Overview to find out what Green Facade building services we offer to organisations in Australia.
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Benefits of Green Facades
There are several Green Facade benefits that help explain the high demand for natural facade and Green Wall services in Australia.
Environmental Benefits
A Green Wall facade can help improve local air quality in densely populated urban areas. By lowering the ambient temperature, green facades and living walls can also counteract the urban heat island effect to a certain degree, creating a more pleasant working environment for your employees. As if that’s not enough reason to install them, green facades also provide an additional layer of insulation, which normally results in lower energy consumption.
Health Benefits
Green Facades are celebrated for the environmental and aesthetic benefits they provide, but we shouldn’t forget they also offer several valuable health benefits. By reducing external noise pollution and creating a more visually pleasing environment, Green Facades promote mental well-being. By improving the local air quality, they help alleviate the symptoms of chronic respiratory conditions and allergies.
Aesthetic Benefits
A Green Façade or Vertical Garden will enhance the appearance of your commercial building and provide more privacy to occupants. If you wish, Privacy Screens can be installed at the same time to provide secluded areas at ground level too
Types of Green Facades
There are a few types of Green Facades in common use today. The best types, in our experience, are the following:
- Cable and Wire Systems – Choose a Green Facade design based on a cable and wire system for a sleek, professional-looking Vertical Garden.
- Modular Panels – Panels with integrated soil pockets and irrigation/fertigation infrastructure are the best choice if you want plants growing from multiple levels.
- Trellises – Climbing plants can be trained to grow up trellises attached to your building for a conventional, highly effective type of Green Facade.
The team at Vertical Gardens Australia will be delighted to help you choose the perfect Green Facade design and system for your needs.
Green Facade plants: choosing the perfect greenery
Your choice of Green Facade plants will dictate the results you can achieve. For this reason, you should think carefully about the plants you wish to use. In most cases, we recommend choosing native species if possible, such as kangaroo vine and Hardenbergia. By focusing on native species, you can create a Green Facade that not only flourishes but is low-maintenance too. Of course, if you take advantage of our Plant Maintenance Services, such matters will be of little concern.
Green Facade design and installation with Vertical Gardens Australia
At Vertical Gardens Australia, we provide end-to-end residential and Commercial Solutions, including custom Green Facade design, delivery, installation and maintenance, for commercial and residential customers.
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Expert Installation and Maintenance
Our team of highly skilled maintenance technicians will ensure that your Green Facade thrives once installed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can green facades be installed on existing buildings?
Yes. We can arrange for our experts to survey your building and provide recommendations for a Green Facade design that can be retrofitted.
What are the environmental benefits of green facades?
Green Facades improve local air quality and reduce energy usage by adding an extra layer of insulation, making them environmentally friendly.