ARCHXPO 2016

ARCHXPO 2016

Location

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Specifications

To establish a double-sided green wall and a green wall swing door for trade show booth.

Solution

VersiWall® GT (VGT) pilasters are attached to the customised metal structure with screw set. Coupling bolts are tightened, ready for trays to be hooked into place. Subsequently, pre-planted tray liners are transported on-site and slotted into each tray following the planting drawing detail.

The trays are then hooked into place establishing an instant mature green wall.

The project utilised a total of 35 trays and 12 pilasters establishing 7 square metres of vertical greenery.

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National Gallery Singapore

Location

1 St. Andrew’s Rd Singapore 178957

Specifications

To provide the green wall system for two sites within the Gallery namely Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery and Supreme Court Terrace.

Solution

Stainless steel pilasters were bolted directly to the wall to enable VersiWall® GM (VGM), each containing a geotextile bag filled with EnviroMix® GW, a primarily inorganic soil-less lightweight planting media to be anchored. Pre-planting of the VGMs in a controlled nursery environment prior to installation ensured that the selected plants were firmly established and orientated vertically. An automated irrigation system installed supplies water and nutrients at specific times to the green wall.

The entire project utilised a total of approximately 1,300 modules establishing 460 square metres of vertical greenery.

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Queen Elizabeth Walk @ Esplanade Park / Asian Civilisations Museum @ Empress Place

Location

Esplanade Park and Empress Place, Singapore

Specifications

Provide adequate breathing space for healthy root growth for trees established in pedestrian pavements.

Solution

StrataVault® (300 kPA load strength) RootCell® were installed in 1.35 x 1.35 m (wide) x 1m (deep) tree pits. Aeration, subsurface drainage and service pipes are fitted within the system matrix. Subsequently, Geotextile/Grid was placed and tucked into the side of the StrataVault® RootCell® system. RootGard was placed along the seawall to prevent root intrusion. Soil backfill begins and tree is planted into tree pit. The construction is completed with finishing works and placement of slabs/pavers.

The entire project utilised a total of approximately 2,500 modules covering across 700 sq m.

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Gardens By The Bay Children’s Garden

Location

Children’s Garden at the Gardens By The Bay, Singapore

Specifications

To provide an ultra-lightweight green roof system to establish green roof on existing rooftops.

Solution

VersiDrain® 25P water retention and drainage trays were placed directly over the RC rooftops, ensuring that individual trays overlap by at least one cell row.  A geotextile filter fabric was next laid to completely blanket the trays. Geotextile perimeter upturn of about 15cm is glued to the side walls.

EnviroMix PB, a growing media in the form of a lightweight planting board with high water absorbency and retention properties were next installed. Arranged in rows over the geotextile one abutting against the other without the need to affix, the planting board is extremely easy to install. They are also easily cut to fit into or around irregular areas on the roof.

Minimal regular loose media material is required. Only 50mm of appropriate soil mix (depending on plant species selected) was spread over the planting boards for in-situ planting of selected drought-tolerant plants to establish the green roofs on three rooftops at the Children’s Garden.  For planting of turf/grass, no additional loose media is required over the planting boards making installation much cleaner. Pearl grass was effectively used to create maintenance paths on the green roofs.

Vital nutrients incorporated into the board during its manufacture help support initial plant establishment whilst its high water absorbency and retention properties help to reduce irrigation frequency.  In prolonged dry spells the addition of an appropriate irrigation system helps to maintain and sustain the green roofs.

More than just helping the rooftops to aesthetically blend with the lush greenery of the gardens, the extensive green roofs complement existing solar panels on an adjacent rooftop to support environmental sustainability.  By providing an insulation barrier against the elements on the rooftops, the green roofs also offer protection for the waterproofing as well as reduce heat absorption.

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Balcony Garden at Singapore Garden Festival 2016

Location

Gardens by the Bay – Singapore

Specifications

To provide a thin profile green wall system which allows for free-form plantings vertically.

Solution

Elmich green wall system was pre-fabricated and delivered on-site for the landscape contractor to commence planting. Installation and planting was completed within a day’s time.

Using Enviromix® NF, a nutrient-infused layer provided the living art feature wall with excellent water retention capacity, stable root penetration of plants and nutrients for healthy plant growth.

Installation was a breeze with the panel’s sleek and flexible profile allowing for modifications on-site. Hence, reducing time-consuming delays and material wastage.

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Forest City, Johor Bahru Malaysia

Location

Iskandar, Johor – Malaysia

Specifications

Evalon® V – 4,000 sqm of planters including overhead planters

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Skyline Residences

Location

Telok Blangah Road,  Singapore

Specifications

Waterproofing Application

Evalon® V – Applied on R.C flat roof, planter box, e-deck and walkways covering a total of 8,010 sq m.

Fleximent® 201 – Applied on swimming pool, wet areas, balcony and refuse collection covering a total of 27,280 sq m.

VersiDrain® 6P – Under-screed drainage to prevent efflorescence for r.c roof and allow entrapped water in the screed to discharge for e-decks covering a total of 900 sq m.

Solution

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Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Location

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital – Singapore

Specifications

To provide pedestal system to support bearers for installation of timber decking on Enviromental Deck (E-Deck) and conceal services and pump system for water feature.

Solution

VersiJack® pedestals support the metal bearers beneath wooden panels for the installation of extensive wooden decking on Level 5 of the building. Unsightly services are hidden beneath the raised decking but are readily accessible for maintenance when required. Necessary adjustments for height were made with the screw and locking ring system in the pedestal creating a level surface for patients, visitors and loved ones who seek fresh air on the E-Decks.

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Overseas Family School

Location

Paris Ris Drive 3, Singapore

Specifications

To provide support pedestal for installation of decking.

Solution

6,500 VersiJack® pedestals were used to support bearers for installation of the raised wooden decking on the rooftops of the two Academic Blocks of the school. VersiJack® pedestals allowed easy screw adjustments to be made to bring the pedestals to the required installation heights. Thereafter, Integrated Locking Rings on the pedestals were used to lock and secure the confirmed heights during and after installation.

The 1,994 m2 of decking created turned the otherwise wasted bare rooftops into additional amenity space for the student population and staff of the school, and will inevitably become the preferred outdoor venue where organised events and other school activities may be conveniently staged and carried out within the safety of the school’s compound.

The raised decking also serves an environmental role by providing an effective shield above the rooftops. This reduces heat and sound transfer from the rooftop to the classrooms below, reducing energy consumption for air-conditioning, related energy costs, and also the carbon footprint of the school. Consequently, they also help to mitigate urban heat island effect.

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Lycee Francais De Singapour

Location

Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Singapore

Specifications

To provide an extensive roof system to enable the establishment of an extensive green roof on the roof of the extension project of the French school of Singapore.

Solution

VersiDrain® 25P drainage and water retention trays were installed directly over the waterproofing membrane. Geotextile filter fabric was then laid over the VersiDrain® 25P trays and a planting media was spread on top for in-situ planting of selected plant species. Water retained by the water reservoirs of the trays during wet periods is returned to the planting media by capillary action during dry spells and drawn upon by the plants to sustain vigorous and healthy growth.

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