Building Dialogue

/ BUILDING DIALOGUE / JUNE 2015

ity Plantscaping recently installed

a 350-square-foot GSky Versa Green

Wall in the new Colorado State Uni-

versity Laurel Village.

Designed as a residential learning commu-

nity, the buildings in Laurel Village are ar-

ranged to integrate academic studies into liv-

ing areas and to encourage interaction among

the student community. The third building,

called the Pavilion, is also pursuing the campus’s

first LEED Platinum certification. In line with the

school’s green direction, the new GSky Green Wall

is a beautiful centerpiece that represents the uni-

versity’s commitment to environmental efforts. It

also adds a “wow factor” to the space and creates a

pleasant environment for students. In a way, it is

a visual representation (final touch) of the green

effort and commitment that went into the recon-

struction of the new residence hall. It’s an interac-

tive element that connects residents to nature and

promotes stair-climbing (the green wall climbs up

the center of the main staircase). The green wall as

a biophilic design creates a pleasant environment

for residents and improves their well-being by re-

ducing stress and enhancing creativity.

Aside from the stunning visual appeal of a green

wall, buildings with green walls can provide im-

proved air quality – green walls improve the air

quality, indoors and out, naturally filtering air. They

act as natural sponges for dust and toxins in our air.

They increase energy-rich oxygen and reduce CO2:

the process of photosynthesis consumes CO2 and

releases O2, which gives people more energy-rich

oxygen.

Jean-Pierre

Sijmons

Founder, City

Plantscaping