What is a Living Wall
A living wall, also known as a green wall or vertical garden, is a wall covered with vegetation that is grown on or integrated into its surface. It can be either indoor or outdoor and typically consists of a structure that supports plant growth, such as panels, fabric membrane, or specialized tray/track systems that provide irrigation and nutrients.
Living walls not only elevate your space but also promote a sense of well-being, making them the perfect addition to any environment. Plants are selected for their ability to thrive in specific environmental conditions, making the wall both functional and visually appealing. With our expert installation and maintenance services, you can enjoy the benefits of nature without the hassle.
Benefits of Living Walls
Improved Air Quality
Living walls naturally filter the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Plants are known to capture dust, and some pollutants, which can significantly enhance indoor air quality, making it an excellent addition to any space.
Noise Reduction
A living wall acts as a natural sound barrier, absorbing and diffusing noise. This makes it a great solution for spaces where noise can be an issue, such as offices, open-plan workspaces, or busy city buildings. The plants help to create a quieter, more peaceful environment, improving concentration and overall comfort.
Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal
One of the most noticeable benefits of a living wall is its ability to transform a space. The lush greenery adds an element of beauty and tranquility to any environment. Whether it’s a large wall in a lobby or a smaller accent feature, a living wall creates a stunning focal point, adding life, color, and texture to your space, whilst also being an efficient way of bringing greenery to your office.
Stress Reduction and Well-being
Studies show that the presence of plants can reduce stress, improve mood, increase productivity and improve overall well-being. A living wall brings nature indoors, offering a sense of calm and natural connection to the outdoors and has been linked to lower stress levels and improved mental health, making it an excellent feature for workspaces and homes.
Sustainability
Living walls can be a sustainable design choice. By incorporating plants into your building, you’re actively contributing to a plants natural way of absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
Improved Humidity Control
The plants in a living wall naturally release moisture through a process called transpiration, which can help maintain an ideal indoor humidity level. This added humidity can improve comfort, particularly in dry environments such as offices.
Low Maintenance Options
Living walls can be designed with a self-sustaining irrigation system that makes them easy to maintain. With proper care and regular monitoring, these green installations can thrive for years. You can enjoy the beauty of nature without the high maintenance associated with traditional gardens.
With a variety of different options available to fit any situation or budget, we have you covered.
Types of Living Walls
Wallemi wall is a premium green wall system designed to support the natural growth of plants on a building’s surface. It consists of a fabric membrane that the plants can naturally grow in, with a built-in irrigation system to provide water and nutrients to the plants. The system is fully customizable and is one of the most sustainable options on the market, making it a practical solution for creating green walls in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Wallemi walls are often used to improve aesthetics, enhance air quality, and contribute to energy efficiency in urban environments.
Framed Living Walls
These can be thought of as living walls that hang on the wall like a piece of art. They have the benefit of being small and portable while maintaining the vitality and aesthetic of a traditional living wall. The frame adds to the elegance of these popular pieces.
Our team not only has the expertise in installation and maintenance of framed living walls but also the interior design skill to advise on optimal placement based on the colour, texture and lighting of your space.
We use the Versa Wall system from one of the leading manufacturers of living wall systems, Gsky, to create this piece. Your two options are:
- Eldorado – 48” x 44” x 8” – 72 4” Plants
- Elgin – 30” x 82” x 8” – 80 4” Plants
Portable Living Wall Units
These are portable living walls within a beautifully finished cabinet-like body that can be placed on the ground anywhere in your office. These have the benefit of being slightly larger than framed living walls but maintaining portability.
In conjunction with a local manufacturer, Cabinet Solutions, we have a frame made in Brantford to perfectly show off your living wall.
Colours: Black, White and Natural Oak
Size: 42” x 81”x 16” – 96 4” plants
Care Packages
We also offer maintenance packages for our new installations and existing living walls, with many years of experience in different systems and restoring older walls to their former glory. Lifetime replacement warranty included whilst under our care.
We have years of experience in care for different types of living wall system including:
- Gsky ®
- Wallemi ®
- WallyGrow ®
- Nedlaw Living Wall Systems ®
- Grow Up Green ®
- Next Gen ®
- Live Wall ®
- ModuloGreen ®
- Mobilane ®
- Green Over Grey ®
- Vertical Oxygen ®
Check out Plant Care for more information.
Lifetime Plant Replacement
Customer Projects
University of Waterloo
Together with the University of Waterloo, we installed their new wall in the fall of 2023 by replacing their old system with a new Gsky Living Wall to refresh their EV2 Lobby.
Budweiser Gardens
Oakville Custom Home
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