Especially in the inner cities of major cities, the green areas are often too small and not sufficient at all. Green plants near urban living and working spaces are particularly important because they not only produce oxygen, but also filter dust and pollutants and also protect against noise and heat. If buildings covered with climbing plants were previously considered unrealistic concepts, today this type of green building is not a new phenomenon. Today, modern architecture strives for ecological and healthy construction. Against this background, green facades and roof areas are taking on new importance.
Green facades have many useful properties
Convinced of the many positive properties of the green facades and roof areas, the architects Phillipe Samyn and B. Vleurick from the architectural firm SAMYN and Partners have designed a modern house in Brussels, Belgium. With thePlants for greenerythe botanical artist Patrick Blanc has been working on this. He chose several exotic plant species specifically for the project and arranged them optimally depending on the appropriate location. The result is a green facade that not only fulfills the aesthetic qualities, but also increases the quality of life.
as a vertical garden in public space
A green facade can be imagined as a kind of vertical garden. Different construction systems enable damage-freeGrowth on walls and facades. There are different design options available. Trellises or modular systems are anchored in the load-bearing wall and watered by a system that is invisible from the outside. The green façade works like a curtained, ventilated façade. The plants actually have no direct contact with the structure.
The modern house connects naturewith modern architecturein a very aesthetic and environmentally friendly way. The interior has a contemporary feel, achieved through natural materials and neutral tones. Wood paneling with a natural look and the wonderful light coming in from all sides conjure up a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
*a project bySAMYN and Partners
