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Greenwalls Modular Planting Systems Launches at Greenbuild

Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:17am EST
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- At Greenbuild next week McCaren
Designs will be introducing their new Greenwalls Modular Planting Systems, a
sustainable building solution designed and engineered for maximum
biofilteration of indoor air, thermal regulation and striking aesthetics. As
this is the first commercially available greenwalls system created by a
renowned designer of living architecture, the installation and maintenance of
the system is uncommonly efficient and intuitive.

This product launch opens up direct availability to award winning greenwall
design structure to facility and building managers and owners as well as the
architect/design communities and professional interior landscapers.


    Greenwalls Modular Planting Systems Product Launch at Greenbuild 2009
    Held at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona.
    November 10th through November 12th
    BOOTH 5145
    Press CONTACT: MJ Gilhooley of Gilhooley Consulting, 1-513-284-2719,
    mjg@gilhooleyconsulting.com

    McCaren Designs, 1-651-646-4764

    Web Sites: http://www.mccaren.com

    http://www.greenwalls.com


The Greenwalls system has resulted in owners, designers and occupants
reflecting positively about the new green space. "Your product was great to
install and work with and look forward to having our designers incorporate
McCaren Systems in many, many more projects," Zach Madarash, CEO, KokoBo
Plantscapes, Ltd., an award-winning design company in New York.

Product Characteristics
    --  Greenwalls are a sustainable, smart solution with a return on
investment
        which can include lowering the heat gain (a lower shading
coefficient),
        noise absorption, improved IAQ, reduced occupant stress, ambiance and
        visual marketing opportunities.
    --  Assist in securing LEED credit when used in combination with other
        sustainable building elements i.e. Sustainable Sites Credit 7.1:
        Landscape Design That Reduces Urban Heat Islands, Non-Roof (1 point),
        Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 (1-10 points) or Innovation in Design
        Credits (ID), etc.

    --  With careful plant selection and planning, the greenwall can thrive in
        most places indoor and out.



Benefits:
    --  Thermal Regulation-reduction in heat gain (a lower shading
coefficient)
    --  Sound insulation/ Privacy
    --  Air filtration/ Comfort
    --  Reduced occupant stress
    --  Ambiance
    --  Visual marketing opportunities.
    --  Stormwater control

    --  Increase in property values once installed



Features:
    --  Structural integrity
    --  Drip irrigation
    --  Simple planting
    --  Waterproof membrane

    --  Plant stability





SOURCE  McCaren Designs

MJ Gilhooley of Gilhooley Consulting, +1-513-284-2719,
mjg@gilhooleyconsulting.com, for McCaren Designs; or McCaren Designs,
+1-651-646-4764



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