Interior Environments Proposal

The Problem
Our Group has decided to focus in on improving the overall air quality indoors, specifically on the 6th floor of the O.C.A.D. Sharp Building.

Research
Our group conducted quantitative research on the databases and the internet on information regarding possible health effects of poor air quality, OCAD's sustainability task force, previously implemented green walls, and companies that would be able to set up a green wall. We also conducted a survey of OCAD student opinions on the prospect of a green wall in their school via facebook.

Possible Health Effects
* Headaches
* Dizziness
* Trouble concentrating
* Fatigue
* Eye dryness and/or irritation
* Stuffy nose and/or sneezing
* Sinus congestion
* Sore throat and/or husky voice
* Dry cough
* Wheezing and/or shortness of breath
* Nausea
* Skin dryness and/or rashes

Our Solution
A proposal for the implementation of a small scale Green Wall on the 6th floor.

What is a Green Wall and how does it Work?
A green wall is a wall or a free standing structure that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and, in some cases, soil or an inorganic growing medium.
There are 2 main types of green walls, the Green Facade and the Living Wall.
We are proposing the implementation of a Living Wall which is a pre-fabricated separate structure of vegetation that would then be attached to the wall or frame.

The Benefits
The benefits of implementing a Green Wall at O.C.A.D. are: First of all it has been proven that having plants in a workplace reduces the amount of stress, also an improvement in overall air quality, improved insulation which also would decrease heating costs, and finally overall it would be a physical representation of the steps that O.C.A.D. has made to becoming more sustainable.

Daren, Mariz, Joe, Alex,