Green Shades
LeafSkin ® Technology
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR THE PLANT SHADING SYSTEM
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Function and components
The GreenShades system consists of :
- Tensioned sails (including anchors and supports).
- Treatment of the canvas with specific substrate.
Irrigation system.
Water collection. - Seeding of the sails.
Installation process:
The sails require a design project. With the chosen design (with the necessary anchorages and supports), they will be prepared by arranging the specific geotextile substrate (hydroponic).
The irrigation system must reach the highest side, from where the water falls by gravity soaking the entire substrate.
In addition to water, it must provide fertiliser, keeping the vegetation in perfect condition.
The excess water is collected at the lowest point, and a drain must be connected.
Once the installation has been completed and the irrigation and water collection checks have been carried out, the seed mixture is sprayed onto the geotextile (LeafSkin®).
After four months the awning is completely covered.
Characteristics of the system
TYPE OF SYSTEM: Hydroponic, with inert substrate.
LOCATION: Outdoor
MANUFACTURING: Tailor-made according to project
INSTALLATION: Anchored to the façade or with supports.
PREVIOUS NEEDS: Water point, light point and water outlet connection to return or drainage.
TYPE OF IRRIGATION: SG-A24 hydroponic system adapted to the scale of the vertical garden, with the option of water recirculation or waste water.
WHAT IS A GREEN SHADES AWNING?
Green Shades is the first system worldwide that allows the installation of vegetated awnings or tensile structures covered in vegetation.These elements open up a new range of possibilities for urban landscaping and climate control in covered spaces. In cities, where heat is a problem, Green Shades is an optimal solution for commercial streets, terraces, and squares.
The spaces and projects created reduce the temperature both in their surroundings and under the cover.
Thanks to the evapotranspiration produced by the vegetative system, the awnings act as vegetative air conditioners with a cooling power of 112 frigorías/m2.
In addition, the composition and selected plant species are optimized for the absorption of NOX and CO2, contributing to the improvement of air quality in our cities.The lightweight and easy installation allows for placement in streets where, due to lack of space or difficulty of intervention, trees or other types of vegetation cannot be installed.
WHERE AND HOW CAN GREEN SHADES BE INSTALLED?
Green Shades are a complex living system that requires a previous project, as it is necessary to establish water supply and collection structures.
VEGETATED SAILS ANCHORED TO FAÇADES
It is ideal for the introduction of vegetation in commercial streets and public spaces in historic city centres, providing shaded areas that in turn improve air quality and comfort in the city.
By carrying out a preliminary study of each of the façades, the anchorages are designed so that they meet the structural and regulatory requirements.
GREEN SHADES WITH SUPPORTS
If you are looking for more flexibility in design, using a proprietary structure of horizontal and vertical supports and anchors allows you to vegetate any space of any size.
When there are no façades near the space to be vegetated, or it is not possible to anchor to them, a structure of its own is designed, using supports, tensioned fabrics and anchors.
BENEFITS OF VEGETATED AWNINGS
In cities, where heat is a problem, Green Shades is an optimal solution for commercial streets, terraces and squares. The lightness and ease of installation allows the installation in streets where trees or other vegetation cannot be placed. The lightness and ease of installation…
REGULATION OF TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Through the process of evapotranspiration of plants, it generates a decrease in the temperature of the environment and contributes to regulating humidity.
The shades act as vegetal air conditioners.
They can achieve a cooling power of 112BTUs/m2.
CREATION OF ORIGINAL URBAN SPACES WITH SHADE
It provides shade for the enjoyment of public spaces without taking up space from users.
It is ideal for those places with high sun exposure, which are also protected from rain.
Covered spaces of adaptable dimensions and shapes for each project
GREATER USE OF URBAN SPACESAMIENTO DE ESPACIOS URBANOS
It allows the introduction of vegetation in urban areas where space is limited.
In this way, it achieves the revitalization of deteriorated or difficult-to-use urban spaces.
Example of a plant canopy project
Vegetable awnings installed in 2021 in Calle Santa María in Valladolid, Spain.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY
Are you an architect, interior designer, or designer in need of assistance with your design?
SingularGreen provides technical advisory services during the project design, installation development, and subsequently. Our goal is a perfect installation and commissioning of the garden. If you need information, please contact us through the form or call us at +34 966 282 640 – +34 673 768 624.
Why choose SingularGreen?
PROJECTS ADAPTED TO THE SITE
SingularGreen carries out an exhaustive study of the conditioning factors of each project, proposing the best option for each context.
LIGHTWEIGHT SYSTEMS
In each project we study the possibilities, choosing systems with the greatest lightness, adapted to the structural premises of the support.
REMOTE CONTROL
Installation of the latest technology in remote control systems, which alerts of any failure quickly and efficiently.
WARRANTY
SingularGreen offers a system warranty as well as a plant warranty during the periodical maintenance contract.
PERSONALISED DESIGN
We adjust the projects to your needs and tastes, so that the result expresses what you want.