Greatest green façade in Europe

2016 – Greatest green façade in Europe

In 2016, the world’s largest manufacturer of sporting goods opened a new European distribution center in Laakdal, Belgium. For this iconic project, the owner aimed to create a green facade, ultimately choosing Mobilane. The result was an impressive LivePanel green wall with a surface area of over 2,000 m², incorporating approximately 100,000 plants. This achievement established the project as the largest green wall in Europe.

Innovative and sustainable design

The green wall consists of 11,000 interchangeable plant cassettes, placed in aluminum gutter profiles. These profiles not only serve as the structural base but also act as a water buffer. Thanks to an innovative capillary irrigation system, controlled by sensors within the wall, the plants automatically receive the required amount of water. The system is low-maintenance, leak-free, and designed to minimize malfunctions. Additionally, the plant wall is fully recyclable at the end of its lifecycle, aligning with Mobilane’s sustainable vision.

Rainwater as an irrigation source

Beneath the distribution center, a large reservoir was constructed to collect rainwater. This water is used to irrigate the plants in the facade. By reusing rainwater, natural resources are utilized efficiently, further emphasizing the project’s sustainable approach.