1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
1. Provide habitat for invertebrates and insects on the green roof (ref 1)
2. Build a green wall to replace glass, plastic and metal cladding with greenery (ref 2) and to increase biodiversity (ref. 7)
3. Use rain/stormwater run-off to irrigate green roofs and walls (ref 1)
4. Reduce water consumption compared to other green wall systems (ref 2)
5. To change the microclimate in the surrounding square (ref 2)
6. To scrub the air in a way, catching pollution and converting carbon dioxide to oxygen (ref 2)
7. Quality employment and community enhancement also form part of the overall strategy (ref. 5)
8. Habitat creation to increase biodiversity in the city, with honeybees playing a major role as pollinators for plants in the city center, and actively engaging with issues of environmental sustainability and awareness (ref. 7)
2. Build a green wall to replace glass, plastic and metal cladding with greenery (ref 2) and to increase biodiversity (ref. 7)
3. Use rain/stormwater run-off to irrigate green roofs and walls (ref 1)
4. Reduce water consumption compared to other green wall systems (ref 2)
5. To change the microclimate in the surrounding square (ref 2)
6. To scrub the air in a way, catching pollution and converting carbon dioxide to oxygen (ref 2)
7. Quality employment and community enhancement also form part of the overall strategy (ref. 5)
8. Habitat creation to increase biodiversity in the city, with honeybees playing a major role as pollinators for plants in the city center, and actively engaging with issues of environmental sustainability and awareness (ref. 7)
Quantitative targets
1. 486 sqm green roof ( ref 2)
2. 638 sqm green wall, accommodating approximately 37,000 plants (ref 2)
2. 638 sqm green wall, accommodating approximately 37,000 plants (ref 2)
Monitoring indicators defined
1. sqm of green roof installed;
2. number of plants on the green wall;
3. sqm of green wall
(ref. 2)
2. number of plants on the green wall;
3. sqm of green wall
(ref. 2)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate change adaptation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change adaptation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Climate change mitigation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change mitigation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Implementation activities
Green roof and Green wall installed (ref 2)
The green wall irrigation system was to deliver 1 to 3 applications per 24 hour period to 9 separate individually controlled zones. The system also used rain/stormwater run-off to irrigate green roofs and walls. Moreover, the First Street green wall planting system included a material called ‘Grodan’ which soaks up the water and vastly reduces the water consumption (ref 1)
Habitat creation to increase biodiversity with honeybees as an example was also completed as 'Bees on Roof' action (ref. 7). Activities included: Establishing garden in preparation for hive install Spring 2018, Maintaining and expanding garden growth, Regular hive checks-Social media/website news pieces to inform our audiences, Internal comms/Green Group to share with staff and continue support-Regular training updates, Budget and secure funds for upkeep and maintenance of garden and continued beekeeping materials, maintenance and training (ref. 7)
Always striving to make sustainable choices, old theater lights, stage props and exhibition materials are re-purposed, turning them into planters – old washing machine drums are utilized and brimmed with lavender (Ref. 8)
The green wall irrigation system was to deliver 1 to 3 applications per 24 hour period to 9 separate individually controlled zones. The system also used rain/stormwater run-off to irrigate green roofs and walls. Moreover, the First Street green wall planting system included a material called ‘Grodan’ which soaks up the water and vastly reduces the water consumption (ref 1)
Habitat creation to increase biodiversity with honeybees as an example was also completed as 'Bees on Roof' action (ref. 7). Activities included: Establishing garden in preparation for hive install Spring 2018, Maintaining and expanding garden growth, Regular hive checks-Social media/website news pieces to inform our audiences, Internal comms/Green Group to share with staff and continue support-Regular training updates, Budget and secure funds for upkeep and maintenance of garden and continued beekeeping materials, maintenance and training (ref. 7)
Always striving to make sustainable choices, old theater lights, stage props and exhibition materials are re-purposed, turning them into planters – old washing machine drums are utilized and brimmed with lavender (Ref. 8)
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
Green roof and Green wall installed (ref 2)
- Green wall irrigation system, with ability to be controlled remotely, will deliver 1 to 3 applications per 24 hour period to 9 separate
individually controlled zones.
- The system uses rain/storm water run-off to irrigate green roofs and walls.
- Planting system includes a material called ‘Grodan’ which soaks up the water and vastly reduces the water consumption compared to other green wall systems. (ref 1)
- Green wall irrigation system, with ability to be controlled remotely, will deliver 1 to 3 applications per 24 hour period to 9 separate
individually controlled zones.
- The system uses rain/storm water run-off to irrigate green roofs and walls.
- Planting system includes a material called ‘Grodan’ which soaks up the water and vastly reduces the water consumption compared to other green wall systems. (ref 1)
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
This green wall is the first of its kind in Britain and the largest in Europe - (ref 2)
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
unknown
