The Greenwall Company - UQ Global Change Institute Building Greenwall

The University of Queensland (UQ) recently introduced their new Global Change Institute Building, which features The Greenwall Company’s unique greenwalls as the key design feature. Due to the installation of the innovative walls, the building has received the accolade of a six star green rating.

The Greenwall Company installed a 70m2 paneled greenwall over the air- conditioning vent. This formed part of the air filtration system, allowing the greenwall to clean and purify the air, which facilitates the idea of a “living building”. The Greenwall design also truly embodies the university’s green ethos and ongoing commitment to sustainability in research and education.

Mark Paul, Founder and Director of The Greenwall Company says, “We are really pleased with the results and aesthetics of the greenwalls we installed in the UQ Global Change Institute Building.

“It was a great honor to be a part of such a vast project which solely focused on sustainable design, practices and use of resources, which is what we are all about,” expressed Mark.

The new building was designed to meet the highest sustainable standards. UQ aimed to utilise design and construction techniques that would allow for more efficient use of energy and resources. The building currently holds a six green star rating, which further recognises The Greenwall Company’s leadership in environmental awareness and raises a greater understanding of the benefits of sustainable design, construction and urban planning.

The greenwalls have been installed in a way that will eventually allow them to be self-sustained within the building, needing only minimal maintenance. This will assist in moving away from the usual framework of consumption of resources to one that contributes to the restoration and regeneration of the environment.

The Greenwall Company pride itself on building their walls from 94 per cent of recyclable materials that would otherwise be destined for Australian landfill, taking the benefit of their greenwalls beyond just the aesthetic appeal.

Mark Paul said, “This project has been a great opportunity for The Greenwall Company to be apart of. This project helps reinforces UQ’s commitment to innovation and sustainability and I hope that their push towards more eco-friendly practices will lead the way and encourage other universities, government bodies and corporate companies to follow suit.”

For more information please visit: www.greenwall.com.au