Posts by Ella Coen
The Earthshot Prize 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Vertical Meadow has been officially nominated for The Earthshot Prize 2024! This prestigious recognition is testament to our unwavering commitment to biodiversity conservation, which has been at the heart of our mission since day one. This nomination really illustrates the transformative power of innovation, nurtured by the invaluable collaboration of our…
Read MoreEVENT | Biodiversity Net Gain – Solutions for Developers and Designers
As this month marks a milestone for BNG – whereby all developments will have to show how they increase biodiversity by 10% in order to receive planning permission – we will be hosting a panel discussion to deliberate the complexities of balancing development with biodiversity conservation. Whilst the concept of biodiversity net gain (BNG) has…
Read MoreMeadow Cladding demonstrator with Josef Gartner GmbH
We are excited to announce details of our demonstrator project with Josef Gartner GmbH (part of the Permasteelisa Group) which is currently being grown and tested in Gundelfingen, Germany. Following the recent launch of our new Meadow Cladding system, we have been working in collaboration with Gartner to develop its first prototype of a meadow…
Read MoreWILD HOPE | Can Vertical Meadows Bring Wildlife Back to Cities?
We’re incredibly honoured that our work has been featured in the documentary film series, Wild Hope. The episode looks at how, as urban expansion quickly replaces natural habitats, Vertical Meadow founder Alistair Law is pioneering a new way to restore native ecosystems for pollinators and create natural spaces for us all within cities. Wild Hope…
Read MoreA greener code of construction
With progressive London boroughs leading the way for urban greening by mandating green hoardings on construction sites across their boroughs, we discuss the value this presents, and the short and long term benefits this simple initiative can deliver. Construction sites are not often welcome additions to cities or urban areas. Most local residents anticipate the…
Read MoreNew cladding system will help deliver Biodiversity Net Gain
Despite the news that the government is delaying Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) as a mandatory part of the planning system in England until January 2024, we remain undeterred. We’ve been busy working with some remarkable clients and collaborators following this summer’s launch of our new Vertical Meadow Cladding system – a patented and revolutionary facade…
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