The 鈥楲iving Wall Lite鈥� covers 80 sq m of scaffolding on the Grade I-listed St Mark鈥檚 Building and comprises a mixture of grasses, flowers and strawberries.
The wall aims to reduce the visual impact of scaffolding on local residents, and Arup says studies have shown it can reduce noise pollution by up to 10 decibels as well as improving air quality. It is the first time the technology has been trialled in the UK.
Grosvenor is currently redeveloping the St Mark鈥檚 property into a new retail and community space, which is due to complete in 2017.
The wall has been designed by Arup and manufactured by Swedish living wall specialist Green Fortune, and will be fitted with sensors to monitor its impact on noise, temperature and air pollution.
鈥淟iving Wall Lite has the potential to transform scaffolding and hoardings into much more than just a cover up,鈥� said Alistair Law, fa莽ade engineer and the Living Wall Lite鈥檚 developer. 鈥淏y introducing plants and flowers, we can create a more attractive and healthier environment for local residents, businesses and workers on site.鈥�
鈥淭his is a great initiative and is in line with our long-term ambition to improve the environmental sustainability of the buildings across our London estate, reducing emissions by 50% by 2030,鈥� said Mark Tredwell, development director at Grosvenor.
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