Work In Progress: Green Wall

Work in Progress: Green Walls Helfand Spotlight Series Reception and Panel Discussion The success of green roofs has driven Landscape Architects and Architects to explore alternative exterior and interior applications of green planting technology, such as green walls, and green screens. Vertical planting presents challenges to proper irrigation and climate control, requiring innovative solutions. This panel of experts will discuss the relevance of green walls and how can we improve their applications. Moderator: Susannah Drake, dlandstudio, 2009 President of the New York Chapter ASLA Panelists: Denise Hoffman Brandt, City College; Marni Horwitz, Alive Structures; Clare Miflin, Kiss + Cathcart, Architects The Helfand Spotlight Series highlights competitions, work in progress, and recently completed projects that will have a far-reaching impact on New York City’s built environment. Projects are exhibited as a means of generating public interest as well as presenting in-depth information to the Center’s professional audience. This spotlight will be on view until April 11, 2009. Organized by: AIA New York Chapter in partnership with the New York Chapter ASLA Sponsored by: Alive Structures; Landscape Forms, Inc.; New York City Green Roof and Landscape Location: Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place (Directions) Price: FREE CES HSW: 1 http://aiany.org/calendar/event.php?id=1024052 Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place