Passengers flying from Terminal 3, Gate 25 at Heathrow Airport will now be treated to a garden of 1,680 plants, including the English native Ivy and Peace Lily.
Heathrow’s “Garden Gate,” installed by urban greening specialists Biotecture, will be trialled for the next six months. If the trial is a success, Heathrow will explore implementing garden gates across the airport.
Richard Sabin, director of Biotecture, said:“The garden gate at Heathrow is the latest, and perhaps most iconic, living wall representing the advancement of eco-technologies in the UK.
"The world’s major cities are increasingly investing in green infrastructure, and the garden gate, both technically and ecologically, is cutting edge for its ease of installation, unique plant selection and LED lighting system. As the nexus of transit and technology, transportation hubs are ideal locations for green infrastructure to become an investment in public health and wellbeing."
The garden gate is comprised of seven panels, 1.8m high x 2.4m wide, each containing 240 plants. Each plant panel is fitted with a water reservoir and nutrient system which allows the wall to flourish for an extended period of time in an artificial environment.
Advancements in LED technology enables indoor plant growth using less energy (e.g. more light and less heat).
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