Green Facade

Stories sometimes surface about green infrastructure installations failing due to the untimely death of the plants. As anyone who has done any gardening will know, a plant can easily

In some green infrastructure projects, waterproofing treatments might be necessary to prevent damage to the building and prolong the life of the installation. However, some myths about waterproofing for

In recent years there has been a flurry of interest in green infrastructure (such as green facades, walls and roofs) across the world. For example, in the ten years

Anyone who’s ever kept a plant in a pot will know it needs ongoing care to survive, and the same principle applies to green facade maintenance. Without a good

As green facades grow in popularity they are appearing in all kinds of places. Examples include apartment buildings, offices, car parks, public buildings, shopping malls and hotels. These green

Outdoor green facades are subject to a range of natural elements and forces including rain, sun, wind, changing weather conditions and fluctuating temperatures, not to mention the passage of

Green building design is growing in popularity globally. This is being driven by the impact of climate change as well as the desire to reduce emissions, cut costs, and

Cables and wire rope net systems play an important role in green facades. A green facade consists of climbing or cascading plants along a wall face. In a multi-storey

Green infrastructure such as living walls, green facades and vertical gardens can provide a series of measurable positive benefits. While there are costs to consider in installation and ongoing

At Tensile, we are thrilled that three projects we have partnered on are winners in the 2018 Victorian Architecture Awards in their respective categories. These are the Monash Learning