A growing population puts increasing pressure on biodiversity. Intensive land use and urban development — driven by demand for high-density housing — continue to destroy habitat corridors, creating isolated habitat islands within our cities.  Urban footprints have significant implications for air and water quality and for the capacity of our cities to remain hospitable as healthy ecosystems.The global effort to improve urban environments necessitates an eco-anthropocentric approach to architectural and urban planning.To address this, Eco Shield Systems Pty Ltd has developed two integrated façade systems specifically designed for the urban landscape, which leverage biophilic design principles and emerging technologies to provide opportunities for shading, porosity and a thriving ecosystem.A growing population puts increasing pressure on biodiversity. Intensive land use and urban development — driven by demand for high-density housing — continue to destroy habitat corridors, creating isolated habitat islands within our cities.  Urban footprints have significant implications for air and water quality and for the capacity of our cities to remain hospitable as healthy ecosystems. The global effort to improve urban environments necessitates an eco-anthropocentric approach to architectural and urban planning. To address this, Eco Shield Systems Pty Ltd has developed two integrated façade systems specifically designed for the urban landscape, which leverage biophilic design principles and emerging technologies to provide opportunities for shading, porosity and a thriving ecosystem.·