Green Temporary Showroom by Vector Architects
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 12. 8.08
It is a sort of showroom for a residential project, the likes of which are often built and then thrown away. This one is designed for easy demolition and recovery after use.
The architect describes it:
We apply the vertical grass panel system and green roof onto the building envelop:
1. Reduce the heat gain and loss and enhance the thermal efficiency.
2. The grass panels will reduce storm water runoff.
3. Although the central lawn is taken away to make room for this building, but we effectively tripled the original planting area by using the grass panels on the roof and two facades.
4. Grass wall panel is planned to be relocated onto the partial fence of the residential compound after demolition.
5. Visually harmonize the temporary structure with the existing garden and the so called “Classic Spanish” Style
Alas, the green showroom is only temporary. Archdaily
Follow @TreeHugger on Twitter & get our headlines with @TH_rss!
Thirsty for more? Check out these related articles:
- Planning a Green Building Project? Beware of Lawyers
- Are You Harboring These Dangerous Products?
- Greensburg's Green Club Gives the Silo Eco-Home a Green Roof (Video)
- How to Convince Your Family Contracting Business to Go Green
- 7 Great Weekend Solar Power Projects
- Save Water in Your Garden: 5 Tips for Maximum Conservation
I've heard of straw houses, but a grass house. Sounds like a living version of the straw bale house. However one is left wondering how weather resistant they are. Interesting idea, none-the-less.
Now that's a green project that's actually green! ;)
I understand the need to reduce water runoff as well as how the green panels provide insulation; however, do any systems such as this reclaim excess water and filter said water to be used for other purposes?