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Macdonald Environmental Planning was sought after by developer Steven Ribiero, to find the most flawless and sustainable greenwall system on the market, and to develop initial concepts for the greenwall. The system chosen was Green Living Technologies greenwall system and it’s parameters were researched prior to conceptualizing, aiding in creating realistic renderings for the greenwall.

Macdonald Environmental Planning initiated the conceptual thought process by developing four very different concepts for the greenwall. These concepts were used as a catalyst for the project team to move the project forward and are being used to raise outside funds to pay for the greenwall. The greenwall is scheduled to be installed in a 4 story open atrium lobby and will clad the exterior of the elevator shaft from floor to ceiling.

This LEED Platinum prospective building, otherwise coined “The Worlds Greenest Building, is expected to achieve 64-66 LEED points which would make it the most sustainable building in the country by LEED standards.

To find out more about this project visit the Independence Station website.

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The Borealis Apartments includes an array of sustainable features as well as a “green screen” on the building facade. The living green screen provides shade, screens rain and minimizes the wind on the building.  Moreover, it provides health benefits for residents by filtering air from nearby automobile traffic. Water efficient irrigation was another sustainable aspect of the project.  The drip irrigation is scheduled to minimize water used and has an automatic fertilization component to supplement the planters throughout the growing season.