9 Tampines Ave 2, Singapore 529731

To provide a green wall system for a sustainable petrol station.

The green walls were constructed using Elmich’s VersiWall GP green wall products. Approximately 100 VersiWall® GP (VGP) Proprietary Mounting Panels were installed onto 4 different walls of varying sizes across the station, covering a total area of 55.1m². The Mounting Panels facilitates easy mounting of approximately 1300 VGP Trays. Trays are connected to an irrigation system which uses harvested rainwater to sustain the plants, allowing for low maintenance care of the living wall system.

To prevent against accidental dislodgement, the VGP are fitted with anti-lift arms, effectively locking the trays to the mounting panel. The modular green wall system is made from fire-resistant thermoplastics which will not burn, release toxic emissions, or smoke when a fire is present.

The trays are then planted with 3 varieties of shade loving plants, Philodendron ‘Gold’, Dracaena reflexa, and Epipremnum aureum. The varying shades of green on the plants create a layered look that brings an added dimension of depth to the walls.

1 Lorong Chuan, Singapore 556818

To provide a fire-resistant green wall system for establishment of green facades around the school campus.

To provide a fire-resistant pedestal system for raising floor slabs of the classroom‘s balcony.

The Early Learning Village is a collaboration between the Australian International School and the Stamford American International School.

VersiWall® GP

Elmich VersiWall® GP (VGP) was used to establish multiple green walls totalling approximately 151 square metres on Australian International School’s campus in Singapore.

Over 4500 VGP trays were used in the installation of green walls around the campus. Each green wall consists of rows of VGP2060 trays hooked onto VGP mounting panels via 3 pairs of anchor hooks, ensuring the stability of the system.

The trays used are of the fire-resistant version, which enhances the safety of the plant-filled wall. VGP adheres to building code regulations, as well as the Singapore Fire Code requirements set by the SCDF for toxicity emissions, smoke density, and fire spread.

VersiJack®

10,000 VersiJack® pedestals were installed to create raised paver areas in the balconies of classrooms. The void created beneath the paver platforms allowed miscellaneous services to be hidden.

Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, Singapore

To provide a drainage layer for event space to prevent ponding during heavy rainfall.

To provide community green benches for sitting.

VersiCell^® was used to create a flooring platform for the Archifest 2018 Event Pavilion at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza. A total of 1000 pieces of VersiCell were used to create a 250m² area, after which a layer of sustainable material made of bamboo charcoal was laid over as the finishing.

To create the community green benches, 9 VersiTank^® 553 modules were joined together in a 3 by 3 configuration. VersiDrain^® 60 was affixed to the top of the modules and filled with carpet grass to create a comfortable and natural bench for Archifest visitors to rest on. The open nature of the event space meant that our community green benches were exposed to rain. The drainage capabilities of the VersiDrain® 60 allow the turf to stay dry and functional for sitting.

A total of 9 sets of community green benches were created and installed around the event area.

Auckland, New Zealand

To provide a fire-resistant and modular green wall system to add a green aesthetic to the decor of the office.

Elmich VersiWall® GT (VGT) was used to establish multiple living walls in Datacom’s new office in Auckland, New Zealand. Manufactured from fully recyclable anodized aluminium, the VGT system is extremely durable and fulfils fire safety requirements for indoor green walls.

Each living wall consists of rows of hook-on pilaster systems attached to the backing wall, onto which the modular trays and irrigation system hook on. The trays are then fastened in place with coupling bolts, preventing the trays from being dislodged accidentally. The modular nature of the VGT allows its extruded pilasters and trays to be easily cut to any length to fit any design requirements.

An irrigation system was easily installed and inconspicuously slotted through the irrigation channels of the pilasters. This allows the piping to be hidden behind the plants, ensuring a fully green aesthetic.

3 Anchorvale Crescent, Singapore 544618

To provide a lightweight, extensive green roof system for a curved roof.

Extensive green roofs have a shallow profile which means that there is less substrate volume to store water and support root growth, limiting the variety of plant options.  Also, a curved roof structure would represent challenges such as the retention of water for healthy plant growth and soil retention.

Therefore, Elmich’s Enviromix^® PB, a lightweight organic planting board enhanced with nutrients that are beneficial for healthy plant growth, was selected as the optimal choice for the greening of the curved roof due to its lightweight and erosion-proof properties.

The modular and flexible planting board is easy to handle and install, simply by abutting against each other, with minimal loose media for installers to deal with. The high water absorbency and retention properties of the planting board help to slow down stormwater runoff during periods of high rainfall. In prolonged dry spells, a drip irrigation system helps to maintain and sustain the green roof.

To enhance the drainage capabilities of the green roof, Elmich’s VersiCell^® drainage cells were placed underneath the planting boards and beneath a layer of geotextile. VersiCell^® provides effective drainage of excess water to prevent waterlogging that would add to the structural load of the roof.

Twelve different plant species were used. Namely, Sphagneticola trilobata (wedelia), Cyanotis cristata, Portulaca grandiflora, Ipomoea pes-caprae, Callisia repens, Euphorbia tithymaloides, Hemigraphis repanda, Tradescantia pallida, Russelia equisetiformis, Russelia equisetiformis aurea, Russelia equisetiformis ‘salmon pink’ and Russelia equisetiformis ‘yellow’.

Besides helping the rooftops to aesthetically blend with the lush greenery of the park, the green roof serves as an insulation barrier for the campus, protecting the waterproofing membrane of the roof as well as reducing heat absorption, bringing down the school’s cooling energy costs.

Singapore

To provide a green wall system to harvest the condensate from the air conditioner as its water source.

VersiWall® GP LW was used to establish a living wall with dimensions of 6m (width) by 2.8m (height). Plant area totalling approx. 13 square metres. The living wall comprised of 42 VGP LW (500mm) trays and 24 VGP LW (250mm) trays.

Wire ropes were used to suspend and align the lightweight trays according to its stipulated design. Boston ferns and EnviroMix soilless planting media were used in consideration of its indoor and low-maintenance requirements.

Grow lights installed are programmed to be only switched on at night to provide sufficient lighting for healthy plant growth. Stainless steel drainage trays were installed for draining off excess water to prevent any unsightly water accumulation at the base of the wall.es concealed beneath the raised pavers.

Qazvin, Iran

To provide a system of green walls for the decoration of interior walls of restaurant premises.

Over an area totalling 42 sqm, 1344 VersiWall GP (VGP) 2060 trays were mounted on Elmich’s proprietary VGM mounting panels which were installed on the interior walls of the restaurant. The anchoring system of the trays allow them to be mounted in close proximity, allowing the plants to create a dense overlapping wall with no gaps in between. To protect the trays from being dislodged accidentally by restaurant staff and patrons, anti-lift arms were inserted into the individual trays, locking them in place and preventing the dislodgement of VGP trays from their mounts.

The VGP 2060 trays were planted with a variety of plants to provide a luscious backdrop of living greenery, creating a warm, comfortable, and relaxed ambience for the modern Italian restaurant.

Aldington, Ashford, Kent, UK

To provide a green wall system to improve the entrance to their offices, add visual interest and reduce the environmental impact of a warehouse in a rural location.

Elmich VersiWall^® GP (VGP) was used to establish a living wall with dimensions of 4.8m (width) by 2.4m (height), totalling 11.5 square metres. The living wall comprised of 200 VGP 2060 trays mounted on a 75mm weld mesh panel framework suspended on mesh brackets, which are secured to a Unistrut metal framing system bolted to the building.

Inadvertent dislodgment of the VGP trays by inclement weather was prevented by the insertion of anti-lift arms into the hooks of the trays, effectively locking the trays to the mounting panel. An automated drip irrigation system was incorporated to deliver irrigation and nutrients to the plants in the individual trays on the wall at programmed intervals for pre-set durations with the aid of a control panel.

The trays are then planted with different hues of Heucheras to achieve the desired aesthetic effect.

10 Ubi Avenue 1, Singapore

To provide green wall system for installation of two green walls.

Welded wire mesh was installed onto two walls to support the mounting of VersiWall® GP (VGP) trays according to the plant design. A drip irrigation system was incorporated in the system and a drainage gully installed at the base of the walls to collect and channel excess water.

Approximately 1,500 VGP trays were used to establish the 6 metres high green walls which created an impressive façade to accentuate the school’s crest. Furthermore, incorporating nature offers children a healthy environment and a better quality of life through its contribution to environmental sustainability and a source of stress relief for the eye-strained students.

Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street, Xiamen, China

To provide the green wall system to install an approx. 220 sqm green wall on the hotel building’s façade.

VersiWall^® GM (VGM) modules each contain a geotextile bag filled with a primarily inorganic soil-less lightweight planting media. Pre-planting of the modules 6 to 8 weeks prior to installation in a controlled nursery environment enabled selected green wall plants to be firmly established and orientated vertically.

Pilaster mounting rails were bolted directly to the wall to facilitate firm and secure anchorage of the VGM modules to the wall.

The green wall measuring 6 metres in height is a significant aesthetic feature for the hotel to welcome its visitors. In addition, the green wall will improve the air quality in the area and assist to keep the hotel building cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.