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For the BioPanel living wall system

New: Biotecture Aluminium BioPanel

A next-generation green wall system made with minimal combustible materials and designed with fire-safety in mind. The Biotecture Aluminium BioPanel comes with an A rated backing board as standard – a vital fire safety feature

A1/A2 rated 12mm water resistant
cement particle backing board
Geotextile drainage layer
Aluminium cladding rail
16mm polypropylene pressure compensated irrigation pipeline
Self coloured aluminium cover
Growing medium – Grodan PP/100/100
Self coloured aluminium shell
Robust evergreen planting

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BioPanel

The BioPanel system is modular – each 600mm x 450mm panel includes a water retentive growing medium called Grodan, held in place by recycled polypropylene or aluminium shell.

The panels are fixed back to a cement particle backing board through a geotextile void former layer.

1.B/A1/A2 rated 12mm water resistant
cement particle backing boardGeotextile drainage layer
Aluminium cladding rail
16mm polypropylene pressure compensated irrigation pipeline
Recycled polypropylene cover
Growing medium – Grodan PP/100/100
Recycled polypropylene shell
Robust evergreen planting

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NBS Specification

Rainscreen cladding system

CWCT (Centre for Window and Cladding Technology) tested for impact resistance, impact resistance and water tightness

Hydroponic and resilient

Durable and resilient growing medium, combined with remotely monitored irrigation

Non combustible materials

The Aluminium BioPanel is made with non-combustible materials for fire safety.

Applications

Living wall rainscreen cladding
Newbuild or retrofit projects
Internal or external use
Residential projects under 11 metres and other use types

Benefits

Full green coverage (60 plants per sqm)
Aluminium option with minimal combustible materials – 90% plastic free
Backing board as standard
Slimline – only 82mm thick (98mm with backing board)
Lightweight yet strong
Long lasting and durable
Fully integrated, automatic, remotely monitored irrigation system
Multiple holistic benefits, e.g improved aesthetics, air pollution reduction and boosted biodiversity
Support sustainability targets including Urban Greening Factor, Biodiversity Net Gain, BREEAM & WELL

Certifications

CWCT (Centre for Window and Cladding Technology) tested
Independent structural assessment

Fire Engineering Assessment Report:

Aluminium BioPanel: B-s2,d0 in operational conditions with a plant depth of 300mm
BioPanel: B-s3, d2 in operational conditions with a plant depth of 300mm

Dimensions and weight