AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Sustainable Cities & Communities, Climate Action, Life On Land
KEYWORDS
moss, air pollution , air pollution reduction , Biofilter, city
COUNTRY
Germany
DESIGNED BY
Greencity Solutions
WEBSITE
https://greencitysolutions.de/en/
Greencity Solutions
Moss wall biofilters clean and cool city air
How does it work?
Greencity’s three solutions are the CityTree, CityBreeze, and WallBreeze. All three designs use internet of things (IoT) technology to track local conditions and footfall and are connected to a proprietary, cloud-based data platform that automates irrigation and tracks plant growth and health.
The CityTree is a freestanding pillar with a bench that cleans air from all angles. The pillar includes space for an LED screen or poster, allowing owners to customise and change messaging. The CityBreeze is a slimmer design created for high-traffic areas such as train platforms, shopping centres, and car parks. One side is a moss wall and one side is a 75-inch LED screen for high-resolution communication. The WallBreeze is fitted onto a wall, and up to 25 panels can be connected for management by a single account on the data platform.
Why is it needed?
"Air pollution and rising temperatures are among the major environmental problems in cities and have a serious impact on human health. Polluted air and, above all, the fine dust it contains attacks all human organs and leads to everything from heart and lung problems to dementia, cancer and skin diseases. In addition, the temperatures in our cities are rising due to climate change and a lack of greenery. Urban heat islands arise – another danger for people and nature. At Green City Solutions, we want to take targeted action against these environmental problems and make a positive contribution to sustainable, healthy urban development. With this goal in mind, we have developed the world’s first BioTech filter for demonstrably improving air quality."
How does it improve life?
"Our vision is a world in which people in cities can live healthy lives. We want to create living conditions that enable everyone worldwide to breathe cleaner air over the long term."
"We are working towards a clear goal: a better quality of life for people in urban living spaces worldwide."