Eco-friendly green walls: The future of biophilic design
What do chic boutiques, renowned museums, swanky hotels, and private residences have in common? They’re all sprouting vertical green walls that many people consider true works of plant art! Whether inside or out, freestanding, or attached to buildings, vertical green walls are an attractive, eco-friendly alternative to bare, boring walls. They’re also a great way to use space that would normally be overlooked.
What is a green wall?
A living green wall or vertical green wall is a collection of plants in a structure that grows vertically. This green wall system can be freestanding, or it can hang on another structure or wall. Living green walls can be a range of sizes and designs. They can even be indoor or outdoor living walls. Learn more about vertical green walls below.
The benefits of green walls
Adding a green wall to your space offers a multitude of advantages. Beyond their striking visual appeal, green walls contribute to wellness, sustainability, and efficiency. Here’s why green walls are more than just a trend—they’re a revolution in biophilic design.
Plants are Beneficial
A green wall or vertical plant wall is a great option for many different spaces because plants themselves are so beneficial. Plants are a great addition to a space for many reasons. One reason is that plants act as natural air filters in an indoor space. Plants absorb not only carbon dioxide but other harmful chemicals in the air and make it purer. There have also been studies that have shown that plants can improve productivity in the workplace. Plants improve productivity and focus by helping to calm and focus the brain. Research has shown that humans have a connection to nature, and this connection means that humans thrive when surrounded by nature and plant life.
Beautiful Interior Art
Another benefit of vertical green walls is that they can make for beautiful living art. Anyone can hang a painting on the wall of their office, but not everyone has a growing and living green wall in their business space. Vertical green walls can be indoor art to make your space more beautiful for business partners, employees, clients, and whoever comes into your space.
Options Abound
Strategically placed individual live plants ranging in size from ground covering to small trees are what today’s vertical green walls are all about. But rather than sprouting from dirt in the ground, a carefully constructed and attached support system delivers water and nutrients to the many live plants, succulents, and other foliage that form the basis of these living walls. Practically any type of live plants, succulents, and foliage can be incorporated into these extraordinary plantscapes, including edible plants like vegetables, fruit trees, herbs and salad greens. There are so many options when it comes to indoor plantscapes. These options can be customized to fit your specific space.
No Place is Off Limits
As the trend in vertical green walls continues to soar, so do the heights of these impressive structures. Today it’s not uncommon to see entire sides of towering office buildings covered in lush live plants. Hotel lobbies and interiors are other areas where vertical green walls are common. Living walls have even sprouted up along sound barriers surrounding highways, on walls where you might otherwise hang impressive artwork, and believe it or not, inside urban lofts and office space. Large or small, inside or out, vertical green walls are sprouting up all over the globe, in locations and eye-catching designs never before imagined. Thanks to technological advances in landscape installation and engineering and the creative imaginations of plantscape artists, this is one sustainable idea that has definitely taken root and is guaranteed to thrive in the right environments.
Bringing a green wall to your space with Plant Solutions
At Plant Solutions, we specialize in designing, installing, and maintaining custom green walls that enhance both aesthetics and functionality. Our expert team guides you through every step, ensuring your green wall meets your vision and sustainability goals.
- Consultation – Tell us about your space and vision for a green wall.
- Explore Options – Visit our showroom or browse our portfolio for inspiration.
- Design & Build – We create a custom green wall tailored to your environment.
- Installation – Our team ensures seamless integration and optimal plant health.
- Maintenance & Care – We provide ongoing horticultural services to keep your green wall thriving.
Whether you’re looking to enhance workplace wellness, meet sustainability goals, or create a stunning biophilic design statement, Plant Solutions is here to bring your green wall vision to life.
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