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Design Guidelines for Green Facades on

Parking Structures

Five Precast Facade Attachment Details• Flush Attachment• “L” and “T” Support Steel• Integrated Planters• Steel Structure• Perpendicular Steel Structure

Vertical parking structure design places an emphasis on the integration of functional, efficient, attractive and cost-effective solutions. A focus on opportunities to implement sustainable components should also be explored. The modular greenscreen system can become an important component in helping to achieve these goals.

The following pages demonstrate five typical greenscreen® facade attachment details that have proven successful when incorporating green facades into vertical parking structure design.

For more information related to your particular project, please give us a call at 800.450.3494 or visit our website at greenscreen.com.

A digital copy of this book is available at greenscreen.com/greenscreen-Parking-Structures.pdf

ELEVATION

AXONOMETRIC

SECTIONNTS

Wall-mounted greenscreen®

modular panels

5132G or 5132RMounting Clip (typ.)

5104 or 5105 Edge Trim as required at panel edges

Precast concrete structure

Climbing vinesinstalled at grade

Use standard 4' wide panelsfor cost-effective panel layout

8' maximum unsupportedpanel span

Parking Structure Green Facade Details• Precast with Flush Attachment

1743 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA. 90035 T - 800.450.3494 www.greenscreen.com

Fishers Place at Metro Center, Rockville, MD

NOTES:

• Standard 4' wide greenscreen® panels mounted to precast.

• 5132R or 5132G standard mounting clips used for attachment to concrete structure.

• All precast mounting surfaces typically in the same plane.

• Edge trim options available depending on budget and design intent.

LC

5132R SECTION

3" thick greenscreen®

panel (typ.)

3"

#5136 Spacer - 1/2" X 1 1/2" dia. - blackUHMW plastic (typ.)

#5132R Mounting Clip, typ.

Existing concreteor masonry wall

3/4" to 2-1/4"

3 3/4" - 5 1/4"

Expansion anchor by others 480 lbs. pull out minimum 3/8" diameter fastener

VARIES

5132R ADJUSTABLE CLIP The 5132R Adjustable Clip provides panel support for both download and uplift. The clip can mount to wall surfaces or to a steel frame. The sled with slot allows for panel adjustment and ease of installation.

LC

3" 4-3/4" - 6-1/2" (VARIES)

VARIES 7-3/4" - 9-1/2"

FACE OF PANEL TO FACE OF WALL

Existing concrete ormasonry wall

Expansion anchor by othersMinimum 480 lbs. pull out3/8" diameter fastener

#5136 spacer1/2" x 1-1/2" diameterBlack UHMW plastic (typ.)

5132G SECTION

#5132G Mounting Clipwith bent steel gusset atone side, typical

3" thick greenscreen® panel

5132G ADJUSTABLE CLIP The 5132G Adjustable Clip provides panel support for both download and uplift. The clip can mount to wall surfaces or to a steel frame. The slot allows for panel adjustment and ease of installation. Maximum bracket extension is 9-1/2" to outside of panel.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

General Panel Info

5132R Clip Info Sheet PDF

5132G Clip Info Sheet PDF

Detail Drawings Collection PDF

Accessories PDF

Project Photos PDF

Continuing Education PDF

Plant Selection Guidelines PDF

Vine Planting Details PDF

Planting Guidelines PDF

Plant Maintenance Guidelines PDF

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Beverly Connection Beverly Hills, CAA parking structure is camouflaged with a greenscreen® green wall and potential heat gain is mitigated. Modular panels are wall mounted and vines grow from above grade planters.

Hardiness Zone 10b / Installed 2008Star / Confederate JasmineAll Photos from April 2008


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Hardiness Zone 10b / Installed 2009Royal Trumpet VineAll Photos from March 2011

Horizon at Playa Vista Playa Vista, CAA custom pattern of wall mounted greenscreen® panels is used to describe a sophisticated visual texture on the surface of parking and store entries serving a multi-building office cluster.

ELEVATION

AXONOMETRIC

PLANNTS

5132R Mounting Clip (typ.)

Precast concretestructure


5132R clips mounted to “L” steel (by others) at panel edge5132R clips mounted to “T” steel

(by others) at middle of panel


Standard 4' widemodular panels(typ.)

Variable panelwidth at bottom -4' maximum

8' maximum panel spanbetween structure supports

Parking Structure Green Facade Details• Precast with “L” & “T” Support Steel





Accessories PDF

Project Photos PDF






NOTES:• Standard 4' wide greenscreen® panels mounted horizontally to steel “L” and “T” sections.

• Standard 5132R used for attachment to steel support structure.

• Steel “L” and “T” sections are sized and installed by others.

• Edge trim options available depending on budget and design intent. Trim not recommended at vertical panel edges.

General Panel Info

VARIES1/4" - 1-3/4"3"

3-1/4" — 4-3/4 "

3" Thick greenscreen® panel


Existing steel structureby others

Self Tapping Stainless SteelTEK Screw 1/4" DIA. (typ.)

5132R Mounting Clip

SECTION

ENLARGED PLAN

5132R Mounting Clip with self-tappingstainless steel TEK screw (typ.)


Precast concrete surface

“T” Steel Section at center. Verify size and location.

“L” Steel Section at outside edges.Verify size and location.

Memorial City Mall, Houston, TX


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Hardiness Zone 9a / Installed 2002Star / Confederate JasmineAll Photos from April 2011

Houston Memorial Hospital Houston, TXTall sections of greenscreen® panels mounted to “T” and “L” steel (by others) fill with evergreen Star Jasmine at the parking structure adjacent to the hospital.


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Hardiness Zone 5b / Installed 2008Star / Confederate Jasmine

Memorial Mall Houston, TXLarge, modular, wall mounted sections provide a landscaped transition from parking to the retail core. Square columns of greenscreen® mounted to structural steel (by others) wrap concrete supports for the covered walkway creating safe access over a busy street from the multi-story parking structure.

August 2009 April 2011

April 2011

August 2009

ELEVATION

5132R Clip formaximum planterclearance


Mid-level integratedplanters with climbing vines

4' wide standardmodular panels (typ.)

5159 Standoff Bracketat offset wall


AXONOMETRICSECTIONNTS

8' maximum unsupportedpanel span

Parking Structure Green Facade Details• Precast with Integrated Planters


5159 STANDOFF BRACKET The greenscreen® 5159 bracket extends the distance off of the wall or mounting surface when conditions require added space. Clip provides panel support for both download and uplift. The bracket can mount to wall surfaces or to a steel frame. The sled with slot allows for panel adjustment and ease of installation. Wall/post attachment sized for (2) 3/8" diameter fasteners.

NOTES:

• Standard 4' wide greenscreen® panels mounted to precast.

• Standard 5132R or 5159 Standoff Bracket used for attachment to concrete structure.

• Two different Mounting Clips allow for the precast mounting surface to be offset.


SECTION

LC

3" thick greenscreen®

panel (typ.)

3"

#5136 Spacer - 1/2" X 1 1/2" dia. - blackUHMW plastic (typ.)

#5132R Mounting Clip (typ.)

Existing concreteor masonry wall

3/4" to 2-1/4"

3 3/4" - 5 1/4"

Expansion anchor by others 480 lbs. pull out minimum 3/8" diameter fastener

VARIES


3" Thick greenscreen® panel

SECTION

18" MAXIMUM SPECIFY

FACE OF PANEL TO FACE OF WALL

#5159 Standoff Bracketwith (2) 1/4" dia. rods welded to steel “L” (typ.)with (2) mounting holes

Anchors by othersMinimum 480 lbs.pull out

Existing Concrete orMasonry wall

3"

3/4

"3/4

"6"

#5136 spacer1/2" x 1-1/2" diam.Black UHMW plastic (typ.)


General Panel Info


5159 Bracket Info Sheet PDF


Accessories PDF

Project Photos PDF






Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, FL


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Hardiness Zone 7a / Installed 2006Virginia Creeper

June 2008

June 2008

September 2006

U.S. Census Bureau HQ

Suitland, MD A unique pattern of custom sized greenscreen® panels with structural steel (by others) are used to create green facades that meet high engineering requirements for two large GSA parking structures.


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Installed 2004All Photos from April 2009

River Rock Casino ParkingNapa, CACantilevered planters cast into the structure of this large parking garage show how innovative design with greenscreen® panels can help to meet open/closed space ventilation requirements.

Green Facade Parking Structure Details• Steel Structure Attached to Precast

ELEVATION

Steel structure (by others) attached back to concrete - sized and installed by others

4' O.C. structure spacingfor efficient panel layout

AXONOMETRIC

5132R Clip to steel structure (by others)

5104 or 5105 Edge Trim as required at panel edges

Precast concrete structure

Climbing vines installedat grade

SECTIONNTS

AIR

FLOW


General Panel Info



Accessories PDF

Project Photos PDF






NOTES:• Standard 4' wide greenscreen® panels mounted to structure by others.

• Standard 5132R used for attachment to steel structure.


• Steel support structure sized and installed by others.

• Horizontal steel supports placed at 4' O.C. to work efficiently with standard modular panels.

5132R ADJUSTABLE CLIP The 5132R Adjustable Clip provides panel support for both download and uplift. The clip can mount to wall surfaces or to a steel frame. The slot allows for panel adjustment and ease of installation.

SECTION

VARIES1/4" - 1-3/4"3"

3-1/4" — 4-3/4"

4' O

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California State University, Fullerton, CA



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Golden Light Rail Golden, CO Light weight greenscreen® panels attach to a steel frame (by others) with adjustable clips on a three story park and ride for a new light rail extension.

Hardiness Zone 5b / Installed 2011Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)

November 2011 November 2011

November 2011

October 2014


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Hardiness Zone 7a / Installed 2010All Photos from September 2010

Staten Island Courthouse ParkingStaten Island, NYAn overlapping rhythm of greenscreen® panels alternately mount to vertical steel supports (by others) and span wall openings on this large scale public parking structure.

AXONOMETRIC SECTIONNTS

greenscreen®

Modular Panels

5141 “C” Clip to steel structure (by others)

5105 Edge Trim required at paneledges with “C” Clip


Climbing vineinstalled at grade

ELEVATION

4' Panel widthmaximumrecommended

Steel structure (by others) attached back to concrete - sized and installed by others

Parking Structure Green Facade Details• Perpendicular Steel Structure Attached to Precast


Arizona State University Parking, Tempe, AZ


Stainless steel thru-boltor tek screw (typ.)

3" square steel post (by others).Size may vary.

5141 “C” clip

(2) #5136 .25 spacers

#5105 steel edge trim required at panel edge for all “C” clip connections


#5142 spacer, 1/2" x 2-5/8" x 1-3/4"Black UHMW plastic (typ.)

CL

5141 “C” Clip The greenscreen® “C” Clip can be used to mount to a concrete wall, slab, or steel frame at a head, jamb, or sill condition. This clip is always used with edge trim, #5105 is recommended.


General Panel Info

5141 “C” Clip Info Sheet PDF


Accessories PDF

Project Photos PDF






NOTES:• Modular greenscreen® panels mounted to structure by others.

• Standard 5141 “C” Clip used for attachment to steel structure.

• Steel support structure sized and installed by others.

• 5105 Edge Trim used with “C” Clip typical.

• Allows for maximum airflow.

SECTION


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Hardiness Zone 9a / Installed 2008Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)All Photos from June 2015

Arizona State University Parking

Tempe, ArizonaPerpendicular support steel (by others) using greenscreen® panels as infill helps to provide vertical interest and meet the “open/close” space requirements on this parking structure.


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Hardiness Zone 6a / Installed 2008Boston Ivy, Virginia Creeper

Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL“Vertical greenscreen® “fins” are mounted perpendicular to the surface with steel outriggers (by others). CIP planters support vines that soften this health care facility parking structure.”

July 2015

November 2010

July 2015

greenscreen® Green Parking Council Green Garage Certification Standard (6.1.2014) Credit ContributionsAs a company, greenscreen® believes that it is important to identify and promote key initiatives that will help to bring about an awareness of the larger issues of sustainable design, green infrastructure and policy development. To this extent, greenscreen® has been proactive in its support and participation in projects that utilize third party verified sustainability certifications such as the USGBC LEED v4 BD+C New Construction Rating System (November, 2014) and the Sustainable Sites Initiative SITES® v2 (2015). To help promote green facade incorporation into these programs, greenscreen® provides two resources for green building design disciplines:

• greenscreen® LEED v4 Applications and Credits Response

• greenscreen® Sustainable Sites Initiative™ Credit Contributions

Both of these documents are available for download on the greenscreen® website in addition to other important sustainability initiatives that we have undertaken and completed including the first green facade product Health Product Declaration (HPD) and third party verified, ISO Compliant, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model and report.

In addition to these certifications, greenscreen® recognizes and supports the potential of the Green Garage Certification Standard as a sustainable construction and management benchmark for the parking structure vertical market. The incorporation of green facades onto parking structures has proven to be historically very successful and the greenscreen® modular green facade/green wall trellis system is designed to be an adaptable design component that can contribute to solving multiple sustainable program requirements, such as improving energy efficiency, reducing urban heat island effects, increasing outdoor water use efficiency and restoring native vegetation to constructed sites. The following is a list of possible credit contributions of green facade technology to the Standard and is presented as a vehicle to initiate discussion:

Section A: Management • Measure 5 Sustainable Purchasing Program• Measure 10 Construction Waste Management• Measure 11 Regional Materials for New Construction, Rehabilitation and Retrofit• Measure 13 Reused, Repurposed or Recycled Materials• Measure 16 Life Cycle Assessment

Section B: Programs• Measure 1 Placemaking

Section C: Technology & Structure Design• Measure 3 No/Low VOC Products• Measure 7 Ventilation Systems• Measure 10 Stormwater Management• Measure 11 Rainwater Harvesting• Measure 12 Greywater Reuse• Measure 14 Water Efficient Landscaping• Measure 15 Roofing Systems

Section D: • Measure 1 Innovative Approach

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