Page 60 - I-Plants Magazine special 2021 Biophilic Design Awards issue - regular res

Gold Award 60

Green Walls & Vertical Gardens, Interior & Exterior
$100,001-$250,000

Project:
Corporate Headquarters

Living Wall

Congratulations to:

Planterra Corporation
Detroit, Michigin, U.S.A

The story behind this design and installation:
This design was an integral part of new construction for the corporate headquarters of a business located in Detroit. The biggest chal-
lenge our team faced in installing this 327 square foot living wall was that this wall climbs a flight of stairs -- and is visible from two levels.
At twentyone feet at its tallest point, this wall took a team of employees several days to install. The mechanisms to control the wall are
located beneath the staircase so the view of the assorted plants remain unobstructed.
What makes this design biophilic?

This multi-story living wall is a central
focal point for this corporate headquar-
ters workspace. Located within the
core of the building, workers without
window views have views of this living
wall. This design allows for most work-
ers within these three floors have views
of nature, either outside or inside. Since
the wall is located within a stairway
corridor, it allows for occupants to get
close to the wall throughout the day.
The delightfulness of the live plant dis-
play also encourages employees to take
the stairs rather than the elevator.

Below:The supplemental lighting provides excellent
ambiance as well as helping to support the plants in
this wall system.

Left: The impact of the scale of this wall along
these staircases combines nature in the space with
the nature of the space to create an awe-inspiring
view.