the why and how of living retaining walls
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Retaining walls are evolving and the next
generation is - Living!
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You get Ecosystem Function & Beauty
Hardscape vs. Landscape
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Retaining Walls Have Evolved
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“Vertical Parking Lots” Should Be a Thing of the Past
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Way More Opportunity Exists to Use Living Walls Than Most Living
Architecture --- Take Advantage of It
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Living Walls are Storm-water Management Tools and Filtration Systems
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Living Walls are Tools In the Sustainable Design Toolkit – Just Like
Rain Gardens and Green Roofs
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Living Walls Provide Structure, Design Flexibility and Environmental Benefits
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Reliable Plant Coverage Mitigates Heat Island Effect
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Habitat Creation Instead of Habitat Removal
Before 2 Seasons Later
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Nutrient Up-take by Selected Plantings Improves Water Quality
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Transportation Cost Savings and Reduced Project Impact
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Commercial Site Development Diversity and Flexibility
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Why Not Have a Range of Batter to Build Walls and Slopes
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Aesthetic Diversity, Temperature Moderation, Green-Space and
Habitat are All Achieved by Living Walls
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We Utilize a System of Well Matched Components to Reliably Create Living Retaining Walls
Modular infill that can be delivered on a pallet to the project
Blended Growth Media,
Locally Sourced, in
SmartSoxx Infill Bags
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One bag in the pocket and one in the space between – totaling over 1.33 cf of the best growth media per module guarantees success
SmartSoxx are Placed in Each
SmartSlope Block Pocket as
the Wall is Built
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Groundcovers, Natives and
Edibles Can Easily
Complete This System
Walls with SmartSoxx have internal erosion protection and lots of other options built right in
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Unlimited Possibilities for Planting
This wall was seeded internally for temporary winter growth and root structure – native perennials from plugs will complete the project in Spring
November 2011
Feb. 2012
May 2nd, 2012
The Living Wall Company, LLC | Saint Louis, Missouri | info@thelivingwallco.com | 314-394-8715
The Living Wall Company, LLC | Saint Louis, MO. | 314-394-8715 | info@thelivingwallco.com
The Living Wall Company, LLC | Saint Louis, MO. | 314-394-8715 | info@thelivingwallco.com
Let Your Walls Live!
Thank You For Attending Our Presentation!
Visit our Website at www.thelivingwallco.com
The Living Wall Company, LLC | Saint Louis, Missouri | info@thelivingwallco.com | 314-394-8715
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