wired on patrick blanc

Wired Magazine recently posted an article on Patrick Blanc that showcases his recent green wall for the Athenaeum Hotel in London. Amidst the glowing praise and gorgeous photos, what I found interesting was the slagging going on in the article comments. Lots of criticism regarding the expensive upkeep (both in terms of water/fertilizer and maintenance efforts), the technological limitations of green walls, and the poor track record of sustainability for green walls. Food for thought. Art at what price? There is also a link to building a green roof – a Wired How-to.

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