green wall

Vertical planted surface

A green wall is a vertical surface covered with living plants, either grown directly on the wall or in containers attached to it.

Also called a living wall, green walls appear on building exteriors and interiors for aesthetic appeal, air purification, and urban cooling.

The term can also describe any wall painted green or a metaphorical barrier related to environmental regulations: The company ran into a green wall of permits before construction could begin.

Opposites
living vs. non-living barrier

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Rigid masonry partition

brick wall · blank wall · stone wall · reinforced concrete · glass wall

vegetated vs. bare surface

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exposed concrete

sustainable vs. conventional construction

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Constructed outdoor elements

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G