GSky and NRDC team for Versa Wall design in Wasington, D.C.
Sept. 22, 2011: GSky and NRDC team for Versa Wall in Washington, D.C.
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Steve Pike Suzanne Struglinski
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GSKY TEAMS WITH NRDC FOR VERSA WALL DESIGN
Green Wall Leader’s Latest Design On Display In Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. and VANCOUVER, B.C., Sept. 22, 2011 – Two of the two leading voices in the green movement have joined forces. GSky Plant Systems, Inc. and The Natural Resources Defense Council have created a Living Green Wall at NRDC’s new office space in Washington, D.C.
Developed in response to the increasing demand for green walls in offices, GSky’s Versa Wall System is a “customizable, low maintenance, green wall system” ideal for those who want versatile plant designs in an indoor office environment. The self-watering and unique support system allows for changing plant and flower designs to reflect the changing season, holiday or special event. These walls are growing in popularity in, hotels, commercial buildings and private residences across the country.
“It’s an honor for GSky to work with NRDC,” said Chad Sichello, President of GSky Plant Systems, Inc. “We’re proud to be associated with such an environmentally aware organization. It’s a beautiful design and a great way for GSky to show off our new Versa Wall System.”
Located in NRDC’s common area where employees gather for breaks and meals, the 90 square-foot GSky Versa Wall features 528 individual plants in a natural cascading design developed by GSky Design Director Deborah Kotalic.
“A green wall gives our employees a connection to the outdoors, improves indoor air quality and demonstrates our commitment to protecting the environment,” said Leslie Edmond, NRDC’s Washington office administrator who managed the relocation. “This is the first time NRDC has added a Green Wall to one of its offices. It was a complete experiment for us and we have been thrilled the results.”
ABOUT GSKY
GSky Plant Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of indoor and outdoor vertical living garden systems in North America. Products include the Pro Wall System, Versa Wall System and Smart Wall System. Services include green wall consulting, maintenance and remote monitoring of installed walls. GSky walls can be seen at Microsoft headquarters, Walt Disney World, Starwood Hotels, the Vancouver Airport, Duke University, Longwood Gardens in Philadelphia and The Bertschi School in Seattle, WA.
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ABOUT NRDC
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.3 million members and online activists. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world’s natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Livingston, Montana, and Beijing. Visit us at www.nrdc.org
