Applying Modular Greening Technology in Living Walls of Shanghai Expo

Abstract:

The living wall of theme pavilion of Shanghai Expo was enrolled in World Record Association for its 5,000 m² area. The wall with modular design concept was also a symbol of energy-saving. This study took Shanghai Expo as a case to explore the modular greening technology including theory analysis, design factor and cooling effect. The technology has the following virtues: Environment-friendly idea of recycled waster paper pulp, reused litter and other organic waste; economy concept of collecting rain, holding water and nutrient in medium and tolerating extensive management; integrity medium formula; modular suitable to plant upward growth; applicable for district of hot summer and cold winter, Plum rain and typhoons. After victory exhibition of the World Expo, living wall will further popularize in compact metropolitans.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 224)
• Pages: 125-131
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.224.125
• Online since: April 2011
• Authors: Hong Bing Wang, Jun Qin, Yong Hong Hu, Li Dong
• Keywords: Cooling Effect, Culture Medium, Green Building, Plant-Covered Wall, Vertical Greening

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