The ancient philosophers knew it: nothing is created or destroyed, but everything can be transformed. After all, Living Wall design is just that: starting from an idea, choosing the solutions you love for your space and giving life to a project while also thinking about how to possibly care and maintain this new piece of art.
The real revolution of contemporary architecture is that of green design. In a few words some sensational cases of this type of approach are now Living Walls.
The realization of green walls can help to give body to real natural curtains against direct sunlight, also capable of increasing the oxygenation of the living spaces.Thanks to similar characteristics, green walls can also be used as an effective tool to redevelop existing buildings or even important urban portions. Conceptually and technically, green walls actually constitute an intermediate territory, halfway between architecture and landscape and as such involve the implementation of a series of very specific rules for implementation and maintenance over time.
In fact, the green wall technique is not based on the simple application of a green coating to an existing wall, but consists in the creation of a wall system of which the plant become an integral part. So let’s go into more detail, examining point by point and methods of our Living wall system.
The Ideal Foundation for Living Walls
Thanks to its sustainability, strength, and durability, carbonized cork is unparalleled when it comes to the foundation of any living wall.
Unique Benefits of Carbonized Cork
» Renewable / Recyclable
» Sound Absorbing
» Anti Inflammable
» Heat-insulating
» Water repellent (mold-resistant)
» Anti-allergen / Biodegradable
» Thermal inertia (Comfort in summer)
» Rot-proof / Durability
» Resistant to parasites, rodents, termites and fungi
How Cortiça Garden Does Sustainability
In general, living walls are great for the environment. They’re known to remove pollutants and other toxins in the air and provide insulation when placed against an interior or exterior wall. In urban areas, they are especially beneficial as they help reduce urban heat islands, can attenuate rainwater and can improve biodiversity by functioning as a safe haven for insects, birds, and other wildlife.
Our cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus Suber L.) and is comprised of 100% natural plant tissue. Cortiça Garden uses 100% natural cork raw material without any additives, and they are produced using environmentally friendly practices. In fact, 90% of its production strictly uses biomass, an organic and renewable source of energy, and any waste or scrap products are 100% recyclable.
