Vertical gardening: Greenery with added value
Cities are becoming denser, and contemporary greening concepts are gaining importance in architecture. With Urban Garden, building facades can be creatively enhanced with climbing plants—creating vibrant, green accents on the building.
The system is based on stainless steel cables along which climbing plants can grow. The defined distance from the facade supports structured greening and can—depending on the location, planning, planting, and maintenance—contribute to shading as well as a more pleasant microclimate in the immediate vicinity of the building.
Urban Garden opens up a wide range of possibilities for facade design and combines architectural elements with natural greenery.
Green facades can help provide shade for building surfaces. Depending on the location, planning, plant selection, and maintenance, this can reduce direct sunlight on the facade and enhance the building’s surroundings both aesthetically and functionally.
Benefits at a glance:
- Supports structured green facades
- Can help provide shade for facade surfaces
- Can reduce direct sunlight on the facade
- Can positively influence the microclimate in the immediate vicinity of the building
- Aesthetically pleasing greenery for buildings and their surroundings
Planning and implementation
Careful planning and appropriate construction are required for the implementation of a green facade. The following factors, in particular, must be taken into account:
- Load-bearing capacity and condition of the wall
- Substructure and fastening
- Waterproofing of the wall surface
- Irrigation and drainage
- Site and light conditions
- Selection, care, and growth of the plants
- Accessibility for maintenance and upkeep
The specific implementation depends on the individual construction project and local conditions.
Systems for vertical gardens
Südmetall offers systems and components for the installation of green facades and vertical gardens.
Our solutions support the installation and design of greenery on suitable wall and facade surfaces. Technical information is available upon request to assist with selection and planning.
For more information, please refer to the Urban Garden catalog or contact Südmetall directly.
