Vertical Living Green Walls: Designing for Sustainability

 
Sponsored by GSky® Plant Systems, Inc.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Summarize the multitude of benefits provided by indoor and outdoor green wall applications.
  2. Discuss design considerations and the value of expertise in site analysis and overall green wall system planning.
  3. Explain four key elements critical to the design, performance, and long-term sustainability of a green wall system.
  4. Specify an appropriate green wall system given the project, purpose, design goals, budget, and environment being considered.

Credits:

HSW
1 AIA LU/HSW
IACET
0.1 IACET CEU*
AIBD
1 AIBD P-CE
AAA
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
AAPEI
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.
NSAA
This course can be self-reported to the NSAA
NWTAA
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This test is no longer available for credit

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Living green walls are beautiful, living works of art that provide numerous benefits. Planning by an experienced design team is the key to their success and sustainability. This course discusses the benefits of green walls and identifies factors that need to be considered during the design process. It examines critical elements paramount to green wall design, performance, and sustainability.

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GSky<sup>®</sup> Plant Systems, Inc. GSky® Plant Systems, lnc. is a leading provider of Vertical Living Green Walls in North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. We design, install, and maintain four Green Wall Systems: Pro Wall, Versa Wall® (unique interior), Versa Wall® XT (exterior), and Basic Wall®.

 

Originally published in January 2018

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