POHL FOREST GREEN FACADE SOLUTIONS

GREEN FACADES REVOLUTIONIZE OUR HABITAT Facade greening is the key to a sustainable and climate-resilient urban development. Increasing density with sealed surfaces creates urban heat islands that negatively influence the quality of life in cities. In urban areas, the building facade is the largest unused residual area to positively affect CO2 levels. With POHL FOREST, we have developed back ventilated facade systems that can be planted in a variety of ways. Regardless of whether you want to green a large-area or focus on selective planting – we have the right system for you. FORECAST OF THE...

Increase in biodiversity • New habitat for biological diversity Building optimization • Insulation, Protection against environmental influences • Reduction of operating costs Water management • Retention, storage and evaporation Life cycle extension • Material protection of the facade via outer green layer Improvement of microclimate • Binding of fine dust and CO2 • Increased production of O2 Urban development • Foster, greener, more natural surroundings • Increase in value of real estate • Funding opportunities by municipalities are widely available Human well-being • Improved productivity •...

GOOD TO KNOW Four square meters of vertical wall greening already ensure for an increases humidity of approx. 2-4 l/m2 4 | POHL FOREST SYSTEMS

POHL FOREST SYSTEMS Based on our back ventilated rainscreen facade system, we have developed a vertical garden for urban greening. Expanded metal mesh serves both as micro-plant holder for selective planting on mineral wool as well as a climbing aid for suitable plants. An automated irrigation system supplies the plants with nutrients. IRRIGATION FOR POHL FOREST SYSTEMS Two sheets of polyamide felt Exterior wall Subconstruction POHL Forest Collected water can be reused POHL FOREST SYSTEMS | 5

GREEN WALL SYSTEM BACK VENTILATED RAINSCREEN FACADE WITH VERTICAL PLANTING SUBSTRATE Thanks to the POHL system approach paired with intelligent irrigation and nutrition supply, the substrate system offers an appealing appearance all year long. They combine the matching mesh, surface and planting. Generally suited for planting succulents, ivy or grass. * Rainscreen System Easily Combined * lease note that the selection of plants should be tailored to the location P and climatic conditions. 6 | POHL FOREST SYSTEMS

HYBRID EM SYSTEM BACK VENTILATED RAINSCREEN FACADE WITH PLANT TROUGH AND CLIMBING AID In cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt, we have developed a back ventilated rainscreen facade green system that includes plant troughs at the base. Generally suited for climbing plants such as Virginia creepers, Clematis or ivy. * Rainscreen System Economical Efficient * lease note that the selection of plants should be tailored to the location P and climatic conditions. POHL FOREST SYSTEMS | 7

HYBRID MESH SYSTEM HYBRID BACK VENTILATED RAINSCREEN FACADE OR PRIVACY PROTECTION SYSTEM WITH METAL MESH MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL In cooperation with the metal mesh specialists at GKD™, we can also offer our POHL Forest Hybrid System with stainless steel mesh in lieu of expanded metal serving as a climbing aid. Generally, climbing plants such as Virginia creepers, Clematis or ivy are suitable for planting. * Premium Metal Mesh Easily Combined * lease note that the selection of P plants should be tailored to the location and climatic conditions. 8 | POHL FOREST SYSTEMS This product is a cooperation...

TRAY SYSTEM ALUMINUM PLANT TROUGHS Our Tray System is primarily suitable for being used on balcony railings or window sills. The aluminum trays can be individually integrated into bespoke architectural designs during the early planning stages. This will guarantee a cost-effective solution of setting green accents on a building. Highly Durable Economical Efficient POHL FOREST SYSTEMS | 9

SYSTEM COMPARISON GREEN WALL HYBRID MESH TRAY SYSTEM Cost Efficiency e.g. succulent and sedum plants Climbing plants Climbing plants Green or flowering plants Irrigation Effort Installation Effort Maintenance Effort Botanics 10 | POHL FOREST SYSTEMS

The vertical building facade is an extreme location for plants. When developing a bespoke greening concept for POHL FOREST, there are many factors that have to be considered in order achieve the desired outcomes: • Desired Overall appearance (selective, linear or surface greening) • Light and climate conditions of the specific location • Water and nutrition requirement for different plants • Amount of space required for the roots • Intensity of care and maintenance intervals • Competitive behavior between the chosen plants • Life cycle of chosen plants • Appearance with the change of seasons...

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