College 'Grows Up' for
its Students
Canisius College, located in Buffalo, NY, installed two 8' x 20' G-O2 Living Walls for the creation of an interdisciplinary science center. In retrofitting an existing building, Canisius is seeking LEED certification. They felt that adding green walls would not only be a great LEED component, but also because of the many benefits associated with having a living wall in an enclosed environment, where students and staff may spend their entire day indoors. Plants have the ability to remove toxic fumes (formaldehyde, VOCs, and carbon monoxide) and soften the environment, easing stress and fatigue.
 Inside Science Hall
The living walls greet visitors to Science Hall and are located in busy hallways between labs and classrooms. They add life and most importantly oxygen to the populated space, where students and professors learn, study and socialize collaboratively.
Inside Science Hall
Zaretsky and Associates designed the green walls with four plant varieties in a multiple grid pattern. The geometric shapes (squares and rectangles) of plants lend itself to the science and math theme, and are easy to maintain. Proper lighting was designed from the start to ensure each living wall’s success. Zaretsky monitors the walls weekly with site visits.
Inside Science Hall
With the overall success of Canisius’ first two G-O2 Living Walls, they are moving forward in planning for future living walls on each floor of Science Hall. Properly designed and installed, living walls are viable and attractive additions to any indoor environment.
 Inside Science Hall
Canisius’ architects and building owners recognize this important element and by setting forth a green building precedent, it will hopefully attract the next generation of environmental-minded students. At the very least, it will act as a visual reminder that science and nature are infinitely intertwined.
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Watch our very own Melissa Daniels on the Panel Session "Green Walls + Maintenance", followed by a 15-Minute Live Q&A!
The session will begin with a description of the different green wall technologies. Best practices for design and maintenance planning associated with facades and living walls will be addressed, as well as some of the challenges involved and how to address issues if green walls are not performing as expected.
Our team of formally trained landscape designers and horticulturists can assist you in creatively greening interior and exterior spaces and cultivating living artwork.
From site evaluation, through design concept and plant selection, our specialists will consult with you and develop a detailed plan that meets your project requirements.
We can provide concept drawings, custom CAD panel layouts, and final planting plans and will support you throughout the entire design process.
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Informational Seminars on Request
Plant Connection, Inc. also provides informational seminars that illustrate the benefits of green walls and green roofs to Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers, Designers, Homeowners, Contractors, and Developers.
If you are interested in learning more about implementing our products on your projects, please contact Melissa Daniels at melissa@myplantconnection.com for more information.
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