Plants can grow well in interior walls. They create a calming atmosphere, improve air quality and promote human health!
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Living walls grow vertically in free-standing structures. They exist in different types and shapes depending on the characteristics of the space in which they are located. The latest lifestyle imposed on people requires keeping up with the latest trends by installing a plant wall as they are a perfect spell for stress and isolation. The living or green walls are found in institutional buildings, commercial areas and public places. The walls filter the natural air, which is then distributed by a ventilation system.
Benefits of living walls
- Indoor air quality plants give off oxygen, which is essential for humans. They also remove all indoor toxins like benzene and formaldehyde. High quality indoor air is often related to higher cognitive abilities in humans. However, plants can affect air quality if not properly cared for. Living walls indoors get dusty, moldy or can decompose if overwatered. When integrated into the air conditioning system, plants act as biofilters.
- Some people associate the green foliage of plants with an increase in focus and memory.
- They are also an art form when in a room that makes the room calm and doesn't take up space called living art. However, the green walls require regular maintenance, pruning, and inspection of the irrigation system and technology.
- Green walls have a psychological effect on building users and are intended to increase productivity, encourage creativity, lower blood pressure and reduce employee absenteeism.
- Sound-absorbing living plant walls indoors improve the acoustics in a room as the leaves have a large surface area that absorbs noise and thus dampens noise.
Installing green walls requires enough planning as they are a bit expensive. However, they are a long-term investment and may require the involvement of a professional to assist you throughout the process and provide maintenance services for spaces that require complex constructions. Green walls with small areas can be done individually, as long as the selected type of plant is preferred by the site conditions. Factors that limit the types of plants that are likely to thrive in a green wall include:
- water
- electricity
- lighting
The type of wall unit design chosen for a particular location always depends on it
Conclusion
Living walls can be created on both the exterior and interior parts of the property. The types of plants that survive indoors and outdoors are different because they have different growing requirements. There are several reasons and benefits to installing plant walls, especially for air quality and health benefits for the residents of the building. There are also a variety of sizes that can be installed depending on the particular characteristics of the installation site.
