Schüco AF UDC 80 Green Façade | Cradle-to-Cradle Certified | Unitized Green Wall & Thermal Shield

The Schüco AF UDC 80 Green Façade is a dynamic and project-specific unitized system built on the Cradle-to-Cradle-certified [Schüco Façade System AF UDC 80] AF UDC 80 platform.

It introduces vertical greenery as an integral part of the building skin, offering profound environmental and aesthetic benefits.

• Sustainability: This green facade has a sustainable, positive impact on the environment, improving air quality and the quality of life in dense urban areas.

• Thermal & Sound Shield: The integrated plants improve thermal insulation and provide efficient sound reduction, minimizing energy use and outside noise for occupants.

• Protection: The greenery protects the underlying building envelope from elements like wind, rain, hail, and harmful UV rays, extending the facade's lifespan.

• Safety: The plants are rooted in a fleece-based material that is classified as Class A, non-flammable [AF UDC 80 Green Façade - Schüco International], meeting the highest fire safety requirements.

• Maintenance: Features concealed irrigation and drainage via an integrated system, which is not visible from the outside.

Pricing Information (US Estimates)

As a specialized, unitized facade system that integrates living plant modules and high-level architectural engineering, the AF UDC 80 Green Façade is a premium product.

• Pricing Context: The underlying AF UDC 80 frame system is engineered for large-scale, high-rise construction. Unitized façades of this complexity are priced on a per-module or per-square-foot basis, reflecting the engineering, material costs, and the specific cost of the pre-cultivated green modules.

• Recommendation: Due to the wide variety of plant types, system structures, project-specific design, and maintenance consultation required, a detailed, engineered quote from a certified Schüco partner is necessary for accurate project pricing.