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Climate-adaptive cities by imitating Nature

For millions of years, moss has played a vital role in maintaining a healthy and balanced environment, acting as a pioneer in the development of life as we know it. Spontaneous moss-grow on concrete inspired Respyre to replicate this natural process and create sustainable wall design. Our technology can enable you to harvest this amazing pioneer for nature-inclusive city designs.
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How it works

How it works

Moss layer

All of this will result in a beautiful layer of moss, creating a city that breathes.

Rhizoids

Instead of roots, mosses have rhizoids; tiny hairs with which they anchor themselves to a surface.

Rhizoids

Instead of roots, mosses have rhizoids; tiny hairs with which they anchor themselves to a surface.

Moss-coating

The bio-gel allows moss spores to attach to the surface while providing them with nutrients, water, and shelter.

Bioreceptive cladding

Bioreceptive
cladding

A sustainable concrete with enhanced porosity and a textured surface to create to optimal environment for mosses.

Constructive
element

The carrying, underlying structure to which the concrete layer can be applied.

Constructive element

The carrying, underlying structure to which the concrete layer can be applied.
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Process of growing

01

Applying

First, the bioreceptive concrete is applied to the surface. Then, a bio-enhancing gel is added to facilitate the essential moss spores.

02

Watering

The beginning stage of the moss growth is substantiated with a temporary irrigation system, providing the essential water needs.

03

Growing

Moss growth starts with a green mat of protonema, which will then grow into a layer of moss. The aimed growth time is 12 weeks.

04

Self-sustaining

Once mosses are fully grown, they can survive through many harsh conditions without any maintenance.
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Process of growing

01

Applying

First, the bioreceptive concrete is applied to the surface. Then, a bio-enhancing gel is added to facilitate the essential moss spores.

02

Watering

The beginning stage of the moss growth is substantiated with a temporary irrigation system, providing the essential water needs.

03

Growing

Moss growth starts with a green mat of protonema, which will then grow into a layer of moss. The aimed growth time is 12 weeks.

04

Self-sustaining

Once mosses are fully grown, they can survive through many harsh conditions without any maintenance.
Request an offer

Process of growing

01

Applying

First, the bioreceptive concrete is applied to the surface. Then, a bio-enhancing gel is added to facilitate the essential moss spores.

02

Watering

The beginning stage of the moss growth is substantiated with a temporary irrigation system, providing the essential water needs.

03

Growing

Moss growth starts with a green mat of protonema, which will then grow into a layer of moss. The aimed growth time is 12 weeks.

04

Self-sustaining

Once mosses are fully grown, they can survive through many harsh conditions without any maintenance.
Request an offer

Discover the advantages of moss

Happy planet

Moss reduces greenhouse gasses significantly and encourages biodiversity, keeping the planet and it’s residents happy.

Improved public health

Natural living spaces have proved to support mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety. While cleaned air has a positive effect on one’s physical health.

Natural insulation

A moss wall is the perfect isolation material due to its ability to trap moisture and air, slowing the heat transfer through the walls.

Natural insulation

A moss wall is the perfect isolation material due to its ability to trap moisture and air, slowing the heat transfer through the walls.

Self - sustaining

Moss is a very resilient species, surviving long droughts and growing in a variety of environmental conditions, which reduces its levels of maintenance.

CO₂ absorption

During the lifetime of VertiScape, the calcium in the facades reacts with CO₂, turning it into calcium carbonate, storing CO₂.

Climate-adaptive

VertisScape houses the perfect conditions for small organisms to grow on its service, growing life all through the cities.

Easy maintenance

The moss walls don't need any footing in the ground as they are directly attached to the walls and can survive without irrigation after the first 12 weeks.

Water retention

The VertiScape façades soak up water as a sponge, reducing water nuisances in cities and allowing its bioreceptivity.

Bioreceptive facades as a sustainable solution

Bioreceptive wall facades are a sustainable form of wall decoration. The product is 85% circular, created out of granulate ruble and reactivated cement, providing old landfills with new purposes. Moreover, over the lifetime of the facades, CO₂ will react with the calcium that is inside the granulate matter and be captured as calcium-carbonate, making it a CO₂-negative solution.
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Bioreceptive facades as a sustainable solution

Bioreceptive wall facades are a sustainable form of wall decoration. The product is 85% circular, created out of granulate ruble and reactivated cement, providing old landfills with new purposes. Moreover, over the lifetime of the facades, CO₂ will react with the calcium that is inside the granulate matter and be captured as calcium-carbonate, making it a CO₂-negative solution.
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Bioreceptive facades as a sustainable solution

Bioreceptive wall facades are a sustainable form of wall decoration. The product is 85% circular, created out of granulate ruble and reactivated cement, providing old landfills with new purposes. Moreover, over the lifetime of the facades, CO₂ will react with the calcium that is inside the granulate matter and be captured as calcium-carbonate, making it a CO₂-negative solution.
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Building cities with living structures

The advantages of moss stem from it being a living product. This means, that just like trees and other plants, moss changes color throughout the seasons, ranging from bright green to autumnal brown. Creating a beautiful color pallet.

Frequently

Asked Questions

Why is this form of concrete considered sustainable?
Does moss die in drought?
Can the concrete break down because of the moss?
How does moss react in harsher environments?
Are the moss walls already available for purchase?
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Frequently

Asked Questions

Why is this form of concrete considered
sustainable?
Does moss die in drought?
Can the concrete break down
because of the moss?
How does moss react in harsher
environments?
Are the moss walls already available
for purchase?
More

How it works

Moss layer

All of this will result in a beautiful layer of moss, creating a city that breathes.

Rhizoids

Instead of roots, mosses have rhizoids; tiny hairs with which they anchor themselves to a surface.

Bio-enhancing gel

The bio-gel allows moss spores to attach to the surface while providing them with nutrients, water, and shelter.

Bioreceptive concrete

A sustainable concrete with enhanced porosity and a textured surface to create to optimal environment for mosses.

Constructive element

The carrying, underlying structure to which the concrete layer can be applied.
See Products