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@cgm Sorry for the long delay in response. I don't check this thread very often. The doors are in a track with guides on the top and a small wheel and track on the bottom. They are made by 3form and they have a few systems for door mounting.

I had a hard time finding a good contractor in NYC. I got a referral from a friend who was an electrician and that proved to be just what I needed. I ended up having a great experience with my contractor on my green apartment renovation.

http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/green-tours/green-tour-matthew-and-emmas-eco-environment-084775

He worked with me to addresses recycling of demolition waste, donating of appliances that were functional but didn't fit our renovation, No and Low VOC coatings and paint, FSC and Formaldehyde free wood for all built in cabinetry, reusing of old beams to make shelves, etc. His name is Andrew Zalewski (917 863-8258) and I have recommended him to two friends (one kitchen renovation and one whole house reonvation) who have also had great experiences working with him and his crew. Please let him know that Matthew McGregor-Mento referred you. Good luck.

Just created a DIY greenwall blog with more info on our wall and how to make your own.

http://diygreenwalls.blogspot.com/

Matt

@hulahulagirl Oops. I just realized you probably meant the whole renovation and not just the greenwall. Yeah that was pretty expensive as my credit card debt will attest to.

@hulahulagirl It doesn't have to be "incredibly expensive". The most expensive elements are the aluminum for the frame, the PVC sheeting and the plants. Other materials could be substituted for the aluminum (potentially wood indoors), PVC sheets (possibly http://www.coroplast.com/), and you could grow from seed or from cuttings if you were willing to let the wall grow in over time. We planted 3.5 inch plants so the wall would look complete on planting. My wall cost about $3,000 including a custom basin. I would think you could build a similar wall for $1,000 if you were very smart about it. If anyone would like to try I'd be happy to help.

The somewhat radical solution from Japan is to make the whole room a wet room. I considered doing that in our apartment. http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/green-tours/green-tour-matthew-and-emmas-eco-environment-084775 Put a drain in the middle. Hide a wall mounted toilet under a bench to sit on when you shower. I've seen hideaway toliets that pivot under a sink built into a shower unit in a book by Ashby Brown.