A post on Urbanarbolismo showed a project relating to air purification systems developed by architectural firm SOM: "The center for the science of architecture and ecology... has created a new facade modular plant that increases the efficiency in cleaning the air between 200 and 300%."


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Some info about the system: "The air moves inside a perforated wall directly on the root system of plants, a series of mini-fans are strategically positioned to improve ventilation. This allows the roots rhizomes digest toxins from the air, absorption by roots is not only more effective but also prevents the plant from becoming toxic."


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More info: "According to its creators the system can be installed in large commercial interiors, but it works particularly well in small apartments where a façade of four modules can create the same effect as between 800 and 1200 plants."




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Originally material from Architect Magazine under the the title 'Active Phytoremediation Wall System.'
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