A Living Wall Above The Ground
Taking the full advantage of its breezy, bright yet shady environment, the miniature green wall overcomes the space constrains and transforms itself into a heaven for relaxation. The green wall is ideal for the multitude choices of tropical plants. The suburban landscape is also a paradise for bees, butterflies and birds.
Recycled bamboo poles were used to construct the vertical green wall. It measure approximately 3 meters (height) by 1 meter (width), which occupies the side wall of the 3 square mater; balcony space of my apartment suitated at Flora Road. The structure of the green wall comprises planting cells, which incorporate sufficient drainage and rooting space to promote even watering and plant health. Safety is one of the primary consideration factors in the green wall planting. Lightweight planting materials were used and all overhead plants were properly secured. The managing agent of my apartment also conducted safety inspection to the green wall after its completion as part of the overall safety measure.
The green wall not only helps to cool down the indoor temperature and improve the aesthetic view of the balcony, it also helps to remove the airborne contaminants and improve air quality.
johnny ho said,
September 13, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
Very nice and thanks for the tips. Who is your managing agent, may I know?
Albert Quek said,
September 15, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
Hi Johnny,
Thanks.
The inspection was conducted by the previous agent; M/s Chan Kok Hong Property Consultants Pte Ltd. We have a new managing agent now.
Albert Quek
Pearl said,
October 9, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Hi Albert,
I have been searching (on the web) for green wall resources for quite some time, and yours look great.
I am currently building my home, and was intending to have a external green wall. Could you share your experience in greater detail? I can be reached at my email address.
Thanks
Albert Quek said,
October 10, 2008 @ 8:02 pm
Dear Pearl,
I can’t get your email address from this blog.
Please leave your email address and contact tel no with any of the Community In Bloom(NParks) staff and I will get in touch with you soon.
Thanks