zaterdag 5 september 2015

Kinglake Vertical Garden

http://lushe.com.au/regeneration-wall/

Kinglake Vertical Garden

On 7 February 2009, The ‘Black Saturday’ bushfires destroyed the Middle Kinglake Primary School, as well as surrounding schools in Strathewen and Marysville. The Black Saturday bushfires were a series of bushfires that were burning across the Australian state of Victoria and resulted in Australia’s highest ever loss of life from a bushfire. 173 people died as a result of the fires and 414 were injured. Lushe were proud to be involved in the reconstruction effort.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
Lushe’s Technical Manager, Josh Engwerda described the project “It was great to be involved in the reconstruction effort and be able to provide of a centre piece for the school”.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
The wall was completed using 12mm marine ply followed by a water proof coating. The felt material chosen was made of 100% recycled plastic bottles, PET, and won’t rot or degrade with time.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
Pockets were cut into the felt just large enough to hold the plants while keeping them nice and close together to give the wall an instant dense look
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
The plants were arranged in horizontal layers to accentuate the contrasting colours, textures and sizes of the differing foliage and flowers.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
The felt was stapled every 10-15cm to create the required plant density.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
The lights used were three 150W metal halides, the bluish colour of the light is perfect for foliage growth in most plants.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
OSA Architects are leading the design of the reconstruction effort at Kinglake Primary Schoo. Geoff Stanistreet, Director, wanted a living wall for not just aesthetic reasons but to also assist in providing better quality air by processing the Co2.
OSA uses many ESD initiatives in its projects mindful of reducing recurrent energy costs to clients whilst providing comfortable indoor environments. Passive cooling and heating is foremost in our designs using products such as Smartroof roof air management systems and good passive design principals.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
The plant list includes Syngonium spp, Aglaonema spp, Pothos devils ivy and Anthurium Schirzrianum to name a few.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
The water reservoir and pump ensure the plants are well watered and then that water is collected and reused.
Lushe | Melbourne Vertical Garden Specialist
Lushe wish the rest of the Kinglake and surrounding communities the best in continuing with their reconstruction effort and rebuilding their lives. Lushe would also like to thank the support provided by the City of Melbourne for assisting with a grant for business development and expansion.

reconstructing rotterdam

http://lushe.com.au/reconstructing-rotterdam/

Reconstructing Rotterdam

Came accross this cool vertical garden design from a blog post with title Reconstructing Rotterdam. Dont have much more information besides that, but it looks very interesting. It certainly makes the ugly building look a lot more attractive
Vertical Gardening
Vertical Gardening
Vertical Gardening
Vertical Gardening

A Van Gogh as green wall painting

http://lushe.com.au/a-wheatfield-with-cypresses/

A Wheatfield, with Cypresses

A Van Gogh painting “‘A Wheatfield, with Cypresses’, painted in September 1889 has been brought to life through a living wall outside the National Gallery at Trafalgar Square.
National Gallery at Trafalgar Square Living Wall
See the original here
Living plant painting outside National Gallery in Trafalgar Square London
More than 8,000 plants of 26 varieties have been used to create the artwork. The painting will remain through out the English Summer and Autum until October 2011
National Gallery at Trafalgar Square Living Wall
Installed by specialist horticulture and design company ANS, Each plant was selected to match the original painting.
National Gallery at Trafalgar Square Living Wall

Watch for update vertical garden photos here

Patrick Blanc Dwell


http://www.dwell.com/outdoor/article/7-great-green-walls

7 Great Green Walls

WRITTEN BY:
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Not for the feint of heart, but for the green of thumb: A living wall is a vibrant way to celebrate nature in tandem with architecture. Peek through our archives for another look at living walls and vertical gardens.


Botanist Patrick Blanc designed this Paris aerie for the Dimanche family. Their indoor garden wall is 20 by 23 feet, dominating the living room in the best possible way. Photo by Jessica Antola.
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Originally appeared in Garden Apartment

Patric Blanc video



http://library.fora.tv/2011/02/10/Patrick_Blanc_The_Vertical_Garden
Patrick Blanc: The Vertical Garden from California Academy of Sciences on FORA.tv