When it comes to "going green," few places are greener than new headquarters of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. One of the walls of the Morristown building is actually alive. Morristown building ...

Living wall systems, vertical structures where plants grow on building facades, are increasingly used to reduce energy demand, improve air quality, and bring nature into dense urban areas. A new ...

The Living Wall System (LIWAS) brings bio-utilization and biomimicry together. The clay panels mimic the shape of leaves to help cool buildings and conserve energy by dissipating water vapor quickly.

Laboratory findings show biochar's role in enhancing thermal resistance and moisture stability in living wall systems, promoting sustainable urban design.