How to turn a lobby wall into a living oxygen generator? Phytoplankton water panels contain Chlorella and Spirulina microalgae that produce oxygen 10 times more efficiently than indoor plants. Reception Space integrates bioreactors into lobby architecture, creating spaces with forest-quality air.
Bioreactor as Interior Element
Panels of 12 mm tempered glass with internal nutrient circulation circuit. Module size — 600×1200 mm, 80 mm thick. Green glow of microalgae creates a soft bioluminescent effect, especially striking with dimmed lighting.
Phyto-LED system (660 nm + 450 nm wavelength) ensures 24/7 photosynthesis. One square meter of panel generates as much oxygen as 25 mature trees. Nutrient solution circulates in a closed loop with automatic pH correction (6.5-7.5).
Temperature-controlled water jacket maintains optimal growth conditions at 22-26°C year-round. Automatic harvesting system removes excess biomass weekly, which can be composted or processed into biofuel — achieving true circular economy in building operations.
Air Quality
Phytoplankton absorbs CO₂ and releases O₂ at 1.8 kg oxygen per 1 kg biomass daily. For a 150 m² lobby, 10 m² of panels is sufficient — CO₂ drops from 800 to 450 ppm.
Additional benefit — formaldehyde and VOC absorption. Microalgae neutralize up to 85% of airborne VOCs, ensuring WELL Building v2 compliance.
Visitors entering spaces with phytoplankton water walls consistently report feeling refreshed and energized. This is not merely subjective—air quality sensors confirm 40% CO₂ reduction within the first hours of bioreactor operation. Reception Space designs the perception journey so that the panels' green glow becomes intuitively associated with the brand's environmental responsibility.
Installation and Maintenance
Mounting on stainless steel subframe — similar to ventilated facades. Water supply (2 L/day per m²), power (8 W/m²), and drainage connection. Installation time — 3-5 days for 10 m² volume.
Quarterly maintenance: nutrient solution replacement (3 500 ₽/m²), inner surface cleaning, culture density control. Panel lifespan — 15 years, LED lighting — 50,000 hours.
Integration with building BMS allows real-time monitoring of oxygen output, CO₂ absorption rates, and culture health. Dashboard displays key metrics on lobby screens, engaging visitors with live environmental data.
Cost and ROI
Kit price: from 85 000 ₽/m² including installation. For a standard lobby with 10 m² panels, total cost — from 850 000 ₽. Annual savings on ventilation and air purification — up to 120 000 ₽.
Marketing value: buildings with bioreactors earn up to 12 additional BREEAM and LEED points. Rental rates in "green" certified buildings are 8-15% above market average.
Long-term economics of phytoplankton solutions are driven by reduced HVAC energy consumption, increased rental premiums, and enhanced tenant loyalty. Reception Space provides clients with a detailed total cost of ownership analysis, enabling informed investment decisions when integrating biotechnology into lobby architecture.
Technologies in the field of building-integrated bioreactors are evolving rapidly, and Reception Space tracks global trends, adapting the best international practices to local market realities. Each project is designed with modernization capacity, allowing new algae strains and LED technologies to be integrated without major reconstruction of the panel infrastructure.