22 2nd Street and its new living wall
During installation of living wall at 22 2nd Street
(photo credit: Gennaro Brooks-Church)
You may notice something new and unusual if you happen to walk down Second Street between Smith and Bond Streets. A living wall was just installed on the façade of the beautiful townhouse at Number 22.
We received an email from its owner Gennaro Brooks-Church yesterday, telling us that the installation had started. We swung by to take some pictures and to talk to Brooks-Church about this project.
He explained that the underlying material is made of coconut coir mixed with a food grade binder.
Eventually, the entire façade will be covered in plants. To keep them wet, a soaker hose snakes through the coconut coir.
What are the benefits of a living wall?
-Reduces urban heat island effect and smog.
-Cleans outside air of pollutants and dust and offsets the carbon footprint of people and fuel emissions.
-Acts as a sound proofing barrier.
For Brooks-Church, the benefits also include "being exposed to nature is calming and makes people happier."
Would you consider installing a living wall on your building?
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