Moss walls serve a multitude of purposes and have a range of benefits. Firstly, they incorporate strong biophilic principles; an increasingly popular design approach-used by architects-that seeks to connect the end user more closely to nature. Secondly, moss is a great natural sound absorber, making it the ideal solution for use in high-traffic areas that are prone to disruptive noise. Thirdly, they’re virtually maintenance free, meaning that they will sit perfectly on your wall without the need to be watered or exposed to sunlight. School is the perfect environment to play host to a moss wall. The acoustic panel’s strong visual impact means that they could be used for both artistic and scientific observation. Additionally, in high traffic areas such as corridors and meeting rooms, they can be strategically placed on a wall’s reflection points to deaden sound, aiding a much calmer environment. For children with special educational needs, a calm and quiet environment is crucial to their wellbeing, particularly if they’re hypersensitive to loud noises. As more and more offices turn to an open-plan design layout, there’s a need for architects and designers to address the acoustic properties in large spaces.Moss wall panels can be used to absorb the noise in your open-plan offices that are being reflected off hard surfaces such as tables, windows, floors and ceilings, leading to greater workplace productivity, and ultimately, better business outcomes. The soothing aesthetic of the moss wall will also bring about an element of calmness to the stresses that often occur in the workplace, aiding your wellbeing. To stop noise travelling from one room to the next, you’d have to apply a large moss wall panel over the entire internal wall, which is perfectly achievable.
Moss walls for sound management create an interesting opportunity to explore natural and low maintenance elements for improving acoustics. Essential features for the area include self sustaining materials that have a strong visual impact for co-workers in an outdoor space. Moss is natural and aesthetically pleasing way to promote a private space for focus, as well as a social area where conversation and connections can take place but not be distracting
