Living Wall Biofilters: Growing Clean Air and Energy Savings (Removed)
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At first glance, a living wall biofilter appears as a vertical, hydroponic green wall of plants. However, it is an active filtration system that is an integrated part of the air handling system for a building. This course explains how living wall biofilters improve indoor air quality, enhance building performance, and create healthier, more pleasant indoor environments.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss how living wall biofilters improve the aesthetics and the physical environments of the facilities in which they are installed, and how they affect the health and well-being of the occupants.
- Explain how living wall biofilters remove common indoor contaminants through biological processes and deliver cleansed air into interior spaces.
- Discuss the impact living wall biofilters have on building performance and energy costs compared to traditional air handling systems.
- Summarize the design considerations and construction of living wall biofilters.
- Explain how living wall biofilter technology can be used to meet ASHRAE 62.1 IAQP and may help a building project achieve LEED®, WELL®, or Passive House certification.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Laura Kennedy on behalf of Nedlaw Living Walls. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information

Name: Laura Kennedy
Title: Technical Consultant, Nedlaw Living Walls
Background: Laura Kennedy has recently been appointed as Technical Consultant at Nedlaw Living Walls and is very excited to begin her career in the green building industry. A recent graduate from environmental engineering at McGill University and an avid gardener, Laura’s goal is to achieve urban sustainability through innovative and interactive green infrastructure.