Living Wall Project
Status: In Progress
Living walls, also known as vertical gardens or green walls, are an interesting component of urban green infrastructure. They bring biodiversity and natural beauty into urban environments, while also serving as potential food sources.
I want to leverage the LSU Student Sustainability Fund to create living walls on campus.
The term “Living Wall” describes any vertical structures that incorporate vegetation into urban exterior or interior spaces. They provide numerous benefits depending on how they are integrated. Right now, I’m focusing on interior living walls, which bring the benefits of plants to indoor environments. Plants enhance mental health, purify air, and can serve as a food source with proper care and lighting.
I’m going to be doing a proof of concept in Sturgis Hall. I would like to install a planter with a trellis, the Autodesk Fusion link to the model is attached here for your convenience.
This project aligns with my broader vision of bringing natural beauty and green space to urban environments, addressing the disconnect between city-dwellers and nature.