Explained
Climate-adaptive cities by imitating nature
Respyre's combination of a bioreceptive concrete cladding and a specialised moss gel makes it easy to create green facades. This circular concrete mixture makes any facade receptive to natural moss growth. In addition, the moss gel allows for the moss growth to be controlled and quick, allowing freedom and flexibility within nature-inclusive city design.
Process of growing
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Applying
First, the bioreceptive concrete is applied to the surface. Then, a bio-enhancing gel is added to facilitate the essential moss spores.
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Watering
The beginning stage of the moss growth is substantiated with a temporary irrigation system, providing the essential water needs.
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Growing
Moss growth starts with a green mat of protonema, which will then grow into a layer of moss. The aimed growth time is 12 weeks.
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Self-sustaining
Once mosses are fully grown, they can survive through many harsh conditions without any maintenance.
Discover the advantages of moss
Happy planet
Moss reduces greenhouse gasses significantly and encourages biodiversity, keeping the planet and it’s residents happy.
Improved public health
Natural living spaces have proved to support mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety. While cleaned air has a positive effect on one’s physical health.
Self - sustaining
Moss is a very resilient species, surviving long droughts and growing in a variety of environmental conditions, which reduces its levels of maintenance.
CO₂ absorption
During the lifetime of VertiScape, the calcium in the facades reacts with CO₂, turning it into calcium carbonate, storing CO₂.
Climate-adaptive
VertisScape houses the perfect conditions for small organisms to grow on its service, growing life all through the cities.
Easy maintenance
The moss walls don't need any footing in the ground as they are directly attached to the walls and can survive without irrigation after the first 12 weeks.
Water retention
The VertiScape façades soak up water as a sponge, reducing water nuisances in cities and allowing its bioreceptivity.
Building cities with living structures
The advantages of moss stem from it being a living product. This means, that just like trees and other plants, moss changes color throughout the seasons, ranging from bright green to autumnal brown. Creating a beautiful color pallet.
