Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, 1380 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, 569930

Create green walls for restaurant in a park.

VersiWall® GP 500 (VGP 500) Green Wall trays were used to establish a green wall stretching across the sides of a Japanese restaurant in a public park.

140 VGP 500 Green Wall trays were mounted on wire mesh panels on the side of the restaurant, and subsequently planted with plants. The modularity of the VGP 500 allows for maintenance and design changes to be carried out with ease. A secure hook system ensures that the trays and plants stay firmly secure even during strong winds or accidental contact.

An integrated water reservoir at the base of each tray allows for increased efficiency of water usage, increasing the sustainability of plant growth and reducing the need for constant watering and maintenance of plants.

Tsinandali Village, Tsinandali 2217, Georgia

To provide a high quality green wall system for an exterior green façade that wraps around the entirety of a five-star hotel.

VersiWall^® GP (VGP) 2060 trays were mounted on wire mesh secured to the external walls of the hotel. More than 30,000 trays were used to establish the green façade, covering over 1900 square metres of available wall space. VGP 2060 is designed with multiple security features to prevent its accidental dislodgement during high winds. A six-point anchoring system, combined with anti-lift tabs keeps the trays firmly in place even with wind speeds of up to 108km/h.

Each VGP Tray has a water reservoir with a cover designed to allow re-use of stored water via capillary action to sustain plant growth during dry months. During wetter months, sufficient drainage allows excess water to flow into underlying trays, ensuring that all plants get the water they need for healthy growth.

Bangsar Utama, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

To provide a green wall system to install a green wall that wraps around the parking podium of an office building.

VersiWall^® GP (VGP) 2060 Trays were mounted on aluminium panels on the external façade of the Menara Etiqa building to create a vertical green wall.  To create a seamless living wall around the edges of the building, proprietary VGP Mounting Panels were installed at an angle on the corners of the building for a visually enveloping aesthetic. A total of 1200 VGP Trays were used to establish the 1000 m² green wall.

Anti-lift arms and multi-point mounting features of each VGP Tray significantly reduces the risk of dislodgment, even during wind speeds of up to 108 km/h. Irrigation works were carried out to ensure both water and fertiliser flows smoothly through each pipe which leads into each individual tray. These irrigation pipes were sectioned into zones for efficiency and maintenance. Each VGP Tray has a water reservoir with a cover designed to allow re-use of stored water via capillary action to sustain plant growth.

These features play a crucial part in the eco-friendliness and sustainability of the Menara Etiqa building.

1 Ayer Rajah Ave, Singapore 138676

To provide a green wall system to establish vibrant green walls on the exterior of the campus buildings.

VersiWall^® GP (VGP) proprietary mounting panels were mounted onto the 12 metres high walls, totalling an area of 250 sq m. 7,500 VGP 2060 trays were installed onto the panels in a pre-determined design, giving it a lush green aesthetic. Irrigation pipes were integrated with the green wall system in an inconspicuous manner.

Anti-lift arms and multi-point mounting features of each VGP 2060 tray significantly reduces the risk of dislodgment, even during wind speeds of up to 108 km/h. Asides from creating a green and safe passageway, occupants from the Asia Campus can reap the benefits of such biophilic elements within their environment.

11 Eunos Rd 8, Singapore 408601

To provide green wall systems for establishing green walls around campus.
To provide raised support system for deck in an outdoor learning area.

300 fire-resistant VersiWall® GP green wall trays were used to establish green walls at lift lobbies. An irrigation system was built into the green wall, reducing the need for constant maintenance. The locking mechanisms of the individual VGP trays keep them securely fixated on the supporting wall, preventing accidental dislodgement.

A combination of Elmich VersiJack® and SpiraPave® pedestals were used as height adjustable supports for an outdoor learning deck. Pedestals were fitted with rubber shims to reduce noise pollution, ensuring the study area remains quiet.

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.