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How it works

Moss layer

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

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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.

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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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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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