A small forest in the city itself.No, this is not your typical garden or park, nor is it your traditional bunch of trees. city tree and, according to its creators, provide environmental protection 275 natural treesThanks to that, the pollution problem may be a little easier.
City Tree, developed by German scientists, attentive, shrewd When smart A kind of moss. This plant devours harmful nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide particles and produces oxygen to cool the air around it.
These German researchers I designed a wall with this type of moss, is used to withstand dirt and is characterized by acting naturally as an air filter. moreover, store pollutant particlesconvert them to nutrients Final.
Mosses are a family of plants composed of multiple species, but those chosen for this project seem to absorb the most pollution. It also features a wider surface and more leaves than other varieties, allowing it to store a large amount of plants. contaminant: CO2, nitrogen oxides, dust.
Hundreds of plants are collected on this wall and can be placed anywhere
Cities are not exactly characterized by ample green space. The added value that trees provide is providing oxygen, absorbing pollutants and evaporating water. In this way they reduce the temperature.
That’s the reason behind the sustainable, moss-based concept devised by the German company. green city solutionThe power of hundreds of trees is condensed into a small frame with a height of 4m and a width of 3m. Its compact dimensions make it an ideal device that can be placed anywhere.This eye-catching piece of equipment offers even more functionality to the environment as benches can also be incorporated while occupying only 1% of a given grove.
Another strength is its innovation. built-in irrigation systemIt is fully automated and supplied with nutrients thanks to a water tank located in the central section.
energy efficiency, in turn, is realized by a solar panel that can generate electricity so that this moss forest rotates and its batteries are constantly recharged. Also, its structure is Completely eco-friendly and made up of only recyclable materials.
This plant wall also features Sensors that can assess soil moisture, water quality, and ambient temperatureThese are combined with other devices that can collect data about air quality and its efficiency and are ultimately sent to the company for analysis.
Now these small vertical gardens are already 25 cities around the world: Modena, Oslo, Hong Kong, Glasgow and some German cities. Installation he completed in less than 6 hours, maintenance is easy and affordable. Only 2500 euros per year.
So if you happen to stumble upon one during your walk, sit down and take a deep breath. Because you are likely breathing clean, fresh air in the middle of the city.
sauce: BBC newsIdealista, Green City Solutions
Image: Green City Solutions
